Title: Clinical Rater
Location: Redding, California
Contract: 12 month (option to extend)
Hours - Ad-hoc as needed, may include some weekends, you will be aware of the schedules in advance
100% Onsite
Pay Range: $60 - $90/hr W2 - commiserative with experience

Are you looking to step into (or grow within) clinical research while staying hands-on with patients and meaningful work?

We’re looking for a Clinical Rater to support ongoing studies focused on CNS and psychiatric conditions. You’ll be the person actually sitting with patients, conducting assessments, and turning real-world symptoms into data that helps determine whether new treatments are working.

This role gives you:

• Direct exposure to clinical trials and how studies actually run
• Hands-on experience with psychiatric assessments and rating scales
• The chance to work alongside investigators and research teams
• A path into long-term clinical research careers

If you enjoy working with patients, asking the right questions, and being part of something that directly impacts drug development, this is the kind of role that builds real experience quickly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret quantitative tests for psychological variables related to specific diseases and/or disorders as part of clinical trial assessments.
• Administer and score psychiatric and psychometric assessments, including MADRS and other relevant rating scales.
• Perform assessments for conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, and other CNS-related disorders.
• Conduct psychiatric diagnostic interviews and psychometric testing as required for clinical trials.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, research coordinators, and study team members to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of patient visits and assessment data.
• Monitor patients for adverse events or changes in clinical status, reporting findings promptly.
• Provide patients with instructions and answer questions regarding assessment procedures.
• Assist in preparing study reports and presentations based on assessment results.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and data security at all times.
• Complete sponsor required trainings and participate in ongoing professional development.
• Attend study meetings and travel as necessary to company sites, investigator meetings, or other company events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Doctoral degree in Psychology, Psychometrics, Neuroscience, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Master’s degree in psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychometrics, Mental Health Counseling, or closely related field preferred.
• Relevant psychiatric licensure or certification (e.g., LMHC, LCP, PNP) may be required based on responsibilities.
• Experience in conducting and scoring psychiatric rating scales and psychometric assessments.
• Proficiency with MADRS and other clinical scales.
• Experience with psychiatric disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc., and CNS-related conditions.
• Experience in clinical research or clinical trials preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply guidelines independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical assessment tools.
• Physical ability to sit for prolonged periods, lift up to 20 pounds, and travel for meetings.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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