Clinical Research Assistant (CRA)

Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) (Psychiatry)

Lighthouse Psychiatry

Location: Arizona (On-Site – Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $38,000 – $52,000 annually , based on experience, certifications, and scope of responsibility
Department: Clinical Research & Interventional Psychiatry

About Lighthouse Psychiatry:

Lighthouse Psychiatry is a modern outpatient mental health practice delivering evidence-based and interventional psychiatric care, including medication management, TMS, ketamine/esketamine therapy, psychotherapy, and emerging treatment modalities. Our clinical research program supports sponsor-funded and investigator-initiated trials focused on advancing psychiatric care while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, safety, and regulatory compliance. Our sponsor-funded research efforts focus on phase 2 and 3 clinical trials.

Position Summary:

Lighthouse Psychiatry is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant (CRA) (Psychiatry) to manage and support psychiatric and CNS clinical trials in an outpatient setting. This role oversees day-to-day trial operations , including participant recruitment, informed consent, regulatory documentation, data management, clinical rating (if applicable), and compliance with GCP, IRB, FDA, and HIPAA standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Trial Coordination:

• Coordinate psychiatry and mental health clinical trials from study start-up through close-out.
• Execute study protocols in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, IRB approvals, and sponsor requirements .
• Serve as the primary liaison between investigators, sponsors, CROs, monitors, and IRBs.
• Prepare for and participate in monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.

Participant Recruitment & Management:

• Screen, recruit, consent, and enroll participants for psychiatric research studies .
• Conduct research visits, assessments, and protocol-required procedures under investigator delegation.
• Phlebotomy, IV access.
• Collect body fluid samples (blood, urine, etc).
• Monitor participant safety, report adverse events, and document protocol deviations.
• Maintain strong participant retention through ongoing communication and follow-up.

Regulatory & Compliance:

• Prepare and maintain regulatory binders and essential study documentation.
• Submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Track investigator credentials, training logs, and delegation of authority.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and human-subject protection requirements .

Data Management:

• Collect and document accurate source data and enter data into EDC systems .
• Resolve data queries and discrepancies in collaboration with sponsors and monitors.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and data integrity.

Collaboration & Research Support:

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff to integrate research into clinical workflows.
• Support feasibility assessments, study start-up activities, and investigator-initiated research efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Research, Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Nursing, or related field .
• 1–3+ years of clinical research experience , preferably in psychiatry, behavioral health, or CNS trials.
• Knowledge of GCP, IRB processes, informed consent, and FDA-regulated clinical trials .
• Phlebotomy certified.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in psychiatry, interventional psychiatry, or mental health clinical trials .
• Familiarity with psychiatric rating scales ( MADRS, HAM-D, HAM-A, MINI, PHQ-9, GAD-7, CGI, C-SSRS, PCL-5, ATRQ, etc ).
• Experience with EDC, CTMS, CRIO, EMA Wellness, and electronic source systems .
• CCRC, CCRP, or equivalent clinical research certification.
• Outpatient or private-practice research experience.

Key Skills & Competencies (Keywords):

• Clinical Research Coordinator.
• CRC.
• Clinical Research Assistant.
• CRA.
• Psychiatry Research.
• Behavioral Health.
• CNS Trials.
• GCP.
• IRB.
• FDA Compliance.
• Informed Consent.
• Patient Recruitment.
• EDC.
• CTMS.
• Data Entry.
• Regulatory Binder.
• Mental Health Research.
• Outpatient Psychiatry.
• CRIO.
• Psychedelics.
• Clinical Trials.
• Nurses (RN).
• Medical Assistant (MA).
• Post-graduate International Medical Graduate (IMG).

Why Join Lighthouse Psychiatry:

• Competitive pay aligned with experience and certification.
• Exposure to cutting-edge psychiatric and interventional research.
• Collaborative outpatient clinical environment.
• Career growth opportunities in clinical research and mental health innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lighthouse Psychiatry is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join Lighthouse Psychiatry clinical research team today!

Lighthouse Psychiatry is dedicated to providing a patient-centric and quality-focused experience that is grounded in safety, personalization, innovation, and clinical research. No two individuals are alike. Thus, our approach to care delivery incorporates customized treatment solutions tailored to the clinical and mental needs and challenges of the individual. Our integrative services including psychiatric medication management, counseling, TMS, qEEG, Spravato, ketamine, ADHD testing and treatment, and clinical research of novel treatments. We treat our patients as people.