Clinical Rater/ Counselor

Clinical Rater/ Counselor

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow. The Clinical Rater will be responsible for interviewing research participants and their informants/caregivers, who are being evaluated to participate in a research study for various health conditions, in compliance with study protocol, SOPs, GCP, ICH, and FDA Regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing the subject's medical history, meeting with potential subjects, collecting information through a prescreening interview and discussing with the Study team criteria for eligibility for a particular study.
• Conducting a variety of psychometric rating scales on subjects with various diagnoses (such as ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder, GAD, Major Depressive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Use Disorders, and Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder) for our clinical trials, in compliance with specific study protocols, FDA, GCP, ICH, and privacy guidelines.
• Ensuring the subject's safety by responding appropriately to any potential for harm to self or others that are identified through the evaluations performed.
• Calculating and utilizing rating scale results as appropriate to determine protocol eligibility.
• Meet with Sponsors, Study Monitors, and Medical Monitors as needed to address questions regarding ratings.
• Working diligently to maintain consistency in the performance of ratings. Reviewing ratings across studies and subjects to ensure efficacy and consistency.
• Maintaining source documentation in accordance with ALCOA-C standards and completing all monitor and sponsor queries.
• Completing all sponsor-assigned training and meetings to obtain rater certification and re-certification per protocols requirements.
• Attending and successfully completing all company training programs; participating in webinars and other study meetings as needed.
• Maintaining confidentiality of subjects, customers, and company information.
• Performing all other duties as requested or assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

A Master's degree AND a 1+ years' experience performing psychometric rating scales in a clinical setting or for clinical trials, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Current or previous certifications to rate the following scales is highly preferred: SCID-5-CT, MINI, LSAS, HAM-A/D, C-SSRS, MADRS, MGH-ATRQ, ISI, CGI, HDRS-17, PANSS, YMRS, ADAS-Cog, CDR, MMSE, ADAS-COG, CDR, RBANS, and MOCA. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus. BLS certification is preferred.

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.

About Alcanza Clinical Research

Alcanza Clinical Research ("Alcanza") is a national, collaborative network of clinical research sites, founded on the mission to accelerate the development of new therapies by reducing barriers to clinical research participation for all. We conduct research on dozens of conditions in several therapeutic areas including psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, and infectious disease. Our work is important to the patients who participate, the scientists who develop these new therapies, and the entire medical community. Because all approved medications require clinical trials, the impact of your work is exponential, reaching many thousands of future patients and improving their quality of life. Alcanza is a culturally competent organization. We treat each other with dignity, creating an environment where all individuals feel welcome, heard, and respected for their unique perspectives and aspirations. We put considerable effort into finding exceptional employees who mirror the values most important to us: Inclusive, Impactful, Compassionate, and Determined.

that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.