Lead Mental Health Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research

Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence. We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.

At Adams Clinical, you'll find:

• A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity

If you're passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we'd love to have you on our team.

Job Role

Adams Clinical is seeking applicants for the Lead Mental Health Technician role within our overnight inpatient research facility at our Watertown location. The Lead Mental Health Tech plays an essential role in ensuring participant safety and maintaining a therapeutic environment within our overnight inpatient research facility. This position supports ongoing clinical trials by providing direct care, supervision, and engagement with research participants under the guidance of the In-patient Unit Manager, Clinical Research Coordinators, and the Principal Investigator.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the Inpatient Unit team, supporting participants and staff while maintaining a professional, respectful, and therapeutic environment. Use verbal de‑escalation and monitor behavioral changes.
• Promote teamwork by collaborating with the Unit Manager, Clinical Research Coordinators, Principal Investigator, and clinical staff to ensure compliance with study protocols and care standards.
• Participate in shift handoffs and maintain continuous observation of participants, including conducting and documenting 15‑minute wellness checks.
• Manage and document behavioral or emotional escalations, ensure safe transitions for scheduled assessments and research visits, and escort/supervise participants on and off unit grounds (including outdoor time and smoke breaks).
• Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, room care, meal supervision, and laundry.
• Support unit operations by cleaning, restocking supplies, designing/facilitating daily activities, and following assigned checklists and participant schedules.
• Monitor, assist with, and document medication administration; obtain and record vital signs; collect and process urine specimens and phlebotomy samples per protocol and SOP.
• Prepare and label lab specimens for courier pickup or shipment, ensuring proper handling and documentation in line with research guidelines.
• Facilitate admissions and discharges in partnership with the IPU Manager, including participant orientation and required documentation.
• Complete all required daily and incident documentation and perform additional duties as assigned to support participant care and research operations.

Shifts available :

• Shifts available: Day (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM); Evening (4:00 PM – 12:00 AM); Overnight (12:00 AM – 8:00 AM)
• Weekend or overnight availability (Fri–Sun) strongly preferred
• Opportunities for double shifts may be available based on operational needs.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be willing to become phlebotomy trained (training provided by site).
• Prior experience with in-patient psychiatric units or working with patients with psychiatric disorders is a plus.
• Paramedic and/or medical assistant experience is a plus.

Pay : $27.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.