Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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 a highly motivated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a full-time role at ourDallaslocation. 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 ourDallasoffice. 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: $ 125,000-175,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance 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 time frame. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr NPACE