Psychometric Rater/Clinical Rater

The role

The Clinical Rater will perform neurocognitive and psychiatric assessments for adult and geriatric populations in FDA-regulated trials. This role involves administering and scoring standardized clinical scales to evaluate cognitive function and disease progression.

What you will do

• Administer and score study-specific standardized clinical scales and psychometric tests.
• Conduct in-person cognitive, diagnostic, and clinical assessments with study participants and caregivers.
• Maintain consistency in rating performance over time.
• Communicate assessment findings with lead physicians, study sponsors, CROs, and internal teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all assessments and study-related activities.
• Identify and report any participant safety concerns or risks per company policy.
• Offer referrals and resources to study participants and their families when appropriate.

Required qualifications

• Master’s Degree (or higher) in Psychology, Nursing, or a related field
• OR an RN license with 1+ year of experience administering and evaluating patients using CDR and/or PACC-5 assessments
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or a related field with 1+ year of experience delegated as a Rater/Psychometrician/Psychometrist on a clinical trial study.
• Prior experience conducting cognitive assessments for adult and geriatric populations required
• Strong knowledge of neurocognitive and psychiatric assessment tools (e.g., CDR, PACC-5, MADRS, HAM-D, etc.)
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills for working with patients, caregivers, and research teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow study protocols precisely.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a Clinical Rater, Psychometrist, or Psychometrician in a clinical trial or research setting highly preferred

Benefits

• Monday–Friday daytime schedule with no evenings or weekend shifts.
• Competitive Pay & Growth Opportunities

About the company

Headlands Research is a rapidly growing network of advanced clinical trial sites operating 20+ sites across the US and Canada. Pharmasite is a clinical research company specializing in Neurology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and Women’s Health.