Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Clinical Research - Chicago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant – Clinical Research Chicago, IL | Full-Time | Monday–FridayBring your psychiatric expertise to clinical research. Join IMA Clinical Research and help advance new mental health treatments through clinical trials—performing psychiatric assessments, evaluating study participants, and collaborating with an experienced research team, all on a predictable weekday schedule with no evenings, weekends, or on-call. Salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. What You'll DoConduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessmentsAdminister standardized psychiatric rating scales and research assessmentsDetermine participant eligibility for clinical studiesComplete protocol-required clinical and physical assessmentsPartner with investigators and research staff to ensure high-quality study executionMaintain accurate documentation per regulatory and GCP standardsWhat We're Looking ForActive Illinois NP or PA licensePMHNP certification, or PA with experience in psychiatry/behavioral healthExperience in psychiatry, behavioral health, or mental healthStrong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skillsInterest in clinical research or evidence-based psychiatric careWhy IMA Clinical Research?Consistent Monday–Friday schedule, no nights/weekends/callResearch-focused role, no ongoing patient panelCollaborative, multidisciplinary teamFull benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and more The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.