Job Role Adams Clinical is seeking a highly motivated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a full-time role at our Boston location. This role combines standardized clinical rating with basic trial-related medical tasks, performed under the supervision of the study's MD Principal Investigator (PI) and/or Sub-Investigator (Sub-I). Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted NP or PA license in good standing. Individuals with clinical or research experience in psychiatry and/or Alzheimer's disease are highly encouraged to apply. Prior clinical research experience is helpful but not required.
The Clinician - Medical Rater is responsible for conducting structured clinical interviews, diagnostic evaluations, neuropsychological assessments, and standardized rating scales to assess symptoms across a range of psychiatric and neurological conditions, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, ADHD, substance use disorders, and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, the Clinician - Medical Rater performs basic trial-related medical tasks-including physical and neurological examinations, review of laboratory reports and ECGs, adverse event (AE) assessment, and concomitant medication review-under the supervision of the PI and/or Sub-I. The Clinician - Medical Rater works closely with a multidisciplinary research team in a fast-paced clinical research environment to support high-quality data collection and successful trial execution.
Key Responsibilities: - Conduct clinical interviews, diagnostic assessments, and standardized rating scales for psychiatry and neurology clinical trials
- Evaluate symptoms and track clinical change across conditions including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, and Alzheimer's disease
- Perform physical examinations and neurological examinations per protocol requirements, under the supervision of the PI/Sub-I
- Review laboratory reports and ECGs, identifying and escalating clinically significant findings to the PI/Sub-I
- Assess and document adverse events (AEs), supporting the PI/Sub-I in relatedness determinations
- Collect, review, and document concomitant medications for protocol compliance and eligibility determinations
- Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements in a fast-paced research environment
What Success Looks Like: - Conducting reliable, efficient, high-quality clinical assessments and medical evaluations in the context of a fast-paced clinical research setting
- Demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new assessments and working with diverse populations across a variety of psychiatric and neurological indications
- Actively incorporating feedback to grow skills and strengthen performance over time
- Working collaboratively with the PI/Sub-I and multidisciplinary team to support smooth study execution, participant safety, and protocol compliance
Job Requirements: - Active, unrestricted state license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA); board certification (e.g., PMHNP-BC or equivalent ANCC certification for NPs, NCCPA certification for PAs) preferred
- Clinical experience in psychiatry, neurology, or a related field; experience working with patients with psychiatric and/or neurological conditions preferred
- Comfort performing physical and neurological examinations and interpreting laboratory and ECG results
- Availability to work weekdays, 9-5, in-person at our Boston office. Occasional evening hours may be required.
- Experience administering structured clinical interviews and/or neuropsychological assessments a plus
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with the PI/Sub-I and multidisciplinary team
Pay: $125K-175K annual salary, commensurate with experience
Benefits: - Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Professional development assistance
