Psychiatric Clinical Rater – Clinical Trials (1099/Per Diem)
About Us Hawthorne Health is a leading community site network and home research visit solution provider, with 20+ sites and more than 2,000 research experienced healthcare professionals across the U.S. Hawthorne leverages convenient, trusted, healthcare locations, identified patient data, and intelligent technology to accelerate patient access, improve retention, and reduce study costs. By embedding high-quality research within local communities, Hawthorne makes clinical trials more accessible and convenient for patients. Our community-based model shortens timelines and helps bring better treatments to market, faster.
About the Role Hawthorne Health is seeking experienced Psychiatric Clinical Raters to support upcoming psychiatric clinical trials across our community-based research sites in Lindenwold, NJ; Boynton Beach, FL; McAllen, TX and Tomball, TX. This is a flexible, 1099 per-diem opportunity ideal for experienced mental health professionals interested in supplemental clinical research work. Clinical or Psychometric Raters will work alongside our Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, Clinical Research Coordinators, and clinical operations teams to conduct protocol-required psychiatric assessments and symptom rating scales for studies focused on conditions such as generalized anxiety and depression.
Key Responsibilities Conduct protocol-required psychiatric assessments and rating scales with clinical trial participants
Administer and score standardized psychiatric symptom measures according to study requirements
Evaluate areas such as depression, anxiety, overall symptom severity, functioning, and suicidality, as applicable to the study
Maintain consistency and accuracy in assessment administration and scoring
Complete sponsor- and protocol-required rater training and certification
Document assessments accurately and within required study timelines
Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, CRCs, and other research team members
Follow study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and applicable research requirements
Maintain participant confidentiality and provide a professional, patient-centered experience
Qualifications Professional background in psychiatry, psychology, behavioral health, mental health, or a related clinical field
Experience conducting psychiatric or behavioral health assessments
Previous experience as a Clinical Rater, Psychiatric Rater, Psychometric Rater, Clinical Research Assessor, or similar role
Experience supporting psychiatric clinical trials or other clinical research studies
Experience administering and scoring standardized psychiatric rating scales, such as MADRS, HAM-D/HDRS, HAM-A, C-SSRS, CGI-S, CGI-I , or similar assessments
Strong interviewing, observation, assessment, and clinical documentation skills
Ability to administer standardized assessments consistently and objectively
Familiarity with clinical research protocols, GCP, and research documentation requirements
Ability and willingness to complete sponsor- and study-specific rater training and certification
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary research team
Availability to provide flexible, per-diem support based on participant and study scheduling needs