Clinical Research Psychedelic Therapist/Psychometric Rater

Tekton Research Inc • St. Louis, MO, US, MO

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Tekton Research is seeking an independently licensed social worker or other mental health professional for a full-time or contract position in St. Louis, Missouri. The selected candidate will receive approximately 40 hours of research training and certification to work as a psychedelic therapist, with the opportunity to become a psychometric rater. In that capacity, the employee interviews research participants and their informants or caregivers as part of eligibility evaluations for studies involving various health conditions.

The role includes reviewing participants’ medical histories, meeting prospective participants, gathering information, and conducting assessments before and after psychedelic dosing days. Full-time employees may also receive training to administer psychometric rating scales in clinical trials involving conditions such as 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. Candidates should be professional, respectful, self-motivated, dependable, and committed to a strong work ethic and high integrity.

Requirements

• A relevant master’s degree and independent professional license.
• At least 1 year of experience performing psychometric rating scales in a clinical setting or for clinical trials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing workloads and priorities, solve problems with minimal supervision, and protect highly sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant PhD degree.
• Current or previous certification to rate one or more of the following scales: 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator at a research site.

Responsibilities

• Review participants’ medical histories, meet with prospective participants, and gather information.
• Conduct assessments before and after psychedelic dosing days.
• Interview research participants and their informants or caregivers as part of study eligibility evaluations.
• For full-time employees, potentially administer psychometric rating scales in clinical trials across a range of health conditions.
• Protect highly sensitive information and work effectively with coworkers, participants, managers, and external customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level