What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Rater position at Segal Institute for Clinical Research?
Who We Are?
Segal Trials, founded in 1998, is a privately held network of five research sites throughout South Florida, conducting phase I-IV research trials with a primary emphasis on psychiatry, neurology, addiction, insomnia, general medicine, vaccinations and more. With a team of over 150 professionals, Segal Trials remains agile and competitive.
Segal Trials is regarded as an innovator and a leader in the advancement of medicine with a strong dedication to the community it serves by spreading awareness about clinical trials as a potential care option.
Why Segal Trials?
When working at Segal Trials, you will be surrounded by passion, diversity, and likeminded individuals who are striving in the pursuit of excellence. We will foster your continued success and you will begin making a difference on your very first day!
For more information, visit www.segaltrials.com
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Rater is responsible for administering various psychometric efficacy scales, as well as completing interviews/ratings on study participants specific to several study protocols. This person will perform interview/ratings on study subjects to determine current levels of functioning and to create a clinical impression of the study subject's current presentation throughout the duration of the trials. Clinical interviewing skills are a must, as well as knowledge of DSM IV and 5 diagnoses.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Administer clinical efficacy scales on subjects with various diagnoses such as ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Substance Use Disorders and Schizophrenia.
· Perform diagnostic evaluations.
· Gather information from prospective subjects through a prescreening interview and determine eligibility for research trials.
· Submit accurate data utilizing Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and identified scoring conventions.
· Work with SICR Principal Investigators and coordinators in initiating assessments, and assist them with data query completion and data clarification.
· Assist in maintaining site specified levels of recruitment.
· Interact with Sponsors, Study Monitors and Medical Monitors from pharmaceutical companies in a professional manner.
· Follow Sponsor, or protocol, specific requirements and applicable SICR internal SOPs.
· Utilize technology required to conduct remote assessments.
· Review all medical records.
· Manage subject crises with professionalism and clinical expertise.
· Attend all required investigator meetings and internal SICR meetings; expected travel is 10-15%.
· Successfully complete all sponsor-assigned training through web-portals and meetings to obtain rater certification on specified scales.
· Participate in monthly rater meetings, ongoing rater calibration and training.
· Perform other related duties incidental to the work described therein.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Master’s Degree or higher in a Psychology related area
· Superior patient interview and diagnostic skills
· Clinical assessment experience preferred
· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person