Job Summary: Neuropsychiatric Rater – Alzheimer’s Disease
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Neuropsychiatric Rater to join our client's research team. The Neuropsychiatric Rater will be responsible for administering and scoring various standardized neuropsychological, cognitive, and psychiatric assessments in clinical trials. These trials focus on evaluating new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease. The role requires a solid understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders, familiarity with clinical trial protocols, and a commitment to ensuring the accuracy of data collection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment Administration: Administer neuropsychiatric assessments (e.g., ADAS-Cog, MMSE, CDR) according to study protocols and guidelines.
- Scoring & Data Recording: Accurately score and record results from psychiatric, cognitive, and neurological tests.
- Participant Interaction: Conduct patient interviews and assessments with individuals participating in clinical trials, ensuring participant comfort and understanding throughout the process.
- Adherence to Protocols: Follow clinical trial protocols, including timelines, guidelines, and ethical standards for data collection.
- Training and Calibration: Participate in ongoing training to ensure calibration and reliability of ratings across trials.
- Documentation: Maintain precise, organized documentation of assessment outcomes and patient interactions, adhering to confidentiality and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with clinical research teams, including principal investigators, study coordinators, and other raters, to ensure the integrity of the clinical trial.
- Quality Control: Conduct periodic reviews of assessment data to ensure accuracy and consistency, correcting discrepancies as needed.
- Patient Safety: Identify and report any adverse events or changes in participant condition to the clinical trial team promptly.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, or related field required. Advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) are preferred.
- Certification or training in administering psychiatric rating scales is a plus.
Experience:
- Prior experience in clinical trials or research settings preferred.
- 2+ years’ experience administering and scoring neuropsychiatric assessments such as ADAS-Cog, MMSE, CDR is required.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of neuropsychiatric conditions and cognitive assessments. Specifically Alzheimer’s Disease.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed protocols.
- Ability to work with a diverse patient population, including patients with cognitive impairments.
- Proficiency in clinical data entry and working with clinical trial software platforms (e.g., EDC systems).
Certifications:
- GCP certification or willingness to obtain.
- Training in specific neuropsychiatric assessment scales (if applicable).
Key Competencies:
- Empathy and strong interpersonal skills, particularly in working with vulnerable populations.
- High level of organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to handle confidential patient information with integrity.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to handle challenges in a fast-paced research environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to travel for training or trial site visits if necessary.
- Flexibility to work non-traditional hours as clinical trials may require.
