Clinical Research Rater

Description

Rater Responsibilities: Raters are needed after guided journey activities for assessments, not for the full dosing session, typically a few hours per visit.

Patient visits can be stacked for rating scales not tied to dosing, allowing raters to see multiple patients in a day, but dosing visits are typically one patient per day. Part time flexibility

This rater position is for psychedelic studies.

Rater experience is the most crucial requirement, with backgrounds varying from medical assistants and nurses to teachers; specific education or certifications are not yet strictly defined.

sitting with patients, conducting assessments, and turning real-world symptoms into data that helps determine whether new treatments are working.

Rating Scales:

Diagnostic and Structured Assessment

-MINI

-Structured diagnostic interview for psychiatric disorders

Psychosis and General Psychiatric Symptoms

-BPRS (Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale)

Dissociation and Perceptual Disturbances

-CADSS (Clinician Administered Dissociative States Scale)

Global Clinical Impression

- CGI-I (Clinical Global Impression Improvement)

- CGI-S (Clinical Global Impression Severity)

Suicide Risk and Safety

- C-SSRS (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale)

Depression

- MADRS (Montgomery Åsberg Depression Rating Scale)

- QIDS-SR 16 (Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology Self Report)

Anxiety

- GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 item scale)

Mania and Mood Elevation

- YMRS (Y oung Mania Rating Scale)

Aggression, Irritability, and Behavioral Activation

- MOAA/S (Modified Overt Aggression Scale)

Cognition and Processing Speed

- DSST (Digit Symbol Substitution Test)

Trauma and Stress Related Symptoms

-PWC-20

-Commonly used for post trauma or stress related symptom burden

Treatment Satisfaction and Subjective Experience

-SETS (Systematic Evaluation of Treatment Emergent Symptoms)

-MGH-ATRQ (MGH Antidepressant Treatment Response Questionnaire)

-Often used to capture treatment response and subjective change over time

This is a Contract position based out of Redding, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Redding,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $30 - $100