Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist/Psychometric Rater

About the role

Tekton Research is seeking an independently licensed social worker or mental health professional for a contract or full-time, on-site position in Houston, Texas. The selected candidate will receive approximately 40 hours of research training and earn certification to serve as a psychedelic therapist and psychometric rater in clinical trials. As a psychometric rater, the professional will interview research participants and their informants or caregivers as part of eligibility evaluations for studies involving various health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Review participants’ medical histories
• Meet with prospective participants and gather information
• Conduct assessments before and after psychedelic dosing days
• Administer a variety of psychometric rating scales in clinical trials (full-time employees) for conditions including: ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders, epilepsy, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder

Requirements

• Relevant master’s degree
• Independent professional license
• 1+ years’ experience performing psychometric rating scales in a clinical setting or for clinical trials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current or previous certification in the following scales is highly preferred: SCID-5-CT, MINI, LSAS, HAM-A/D, C-SSRS, MADRS, MGH-ATRQ, ISI, NPI, CGI, HDRS-17, PANSS, YMRS, MMSE, ADAS-COG, CDR, RBANS, and MOCA
• Bi-lingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator at a research site is a plus

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web-based tools
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening abilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with coworkers, participants, managers, and external customers
• Capacity to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing workloads and priorities, solve problems with minimal supervision, and protect highly sensitive information

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times