Clinical Rater — Psychiatric and Neurological Assessments

Job overview

The Clinical Rater role is onsite in Houston, TX, with compensation of $28–$65 per hour. Empathx supports equitable access to complex clinical trials across several therapeutic areas, including psychiatry and neurology. This licensed mental health professional conducts standardized psychiatric and neurological assessments for clinical research studies. The role helps protect study data integrity through protocol-based assessments, accurate documentation, participant support, and compliance with sponsor and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Administer and score validated psychiatric and neurological rating scales
• conduct structured and semi-structured interviews
• complete baseline and follow-up assessments
• maintain standardized and unbiased ratings
• document results in source records and electronic data capture systems
• follow blinding procedures
• support participant engagement and safety reporting
• coordinate assessment schedules with research teams
• complete rater training and certification
• maintain regulatory documentation and audit readiness
• report protocol deviations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

clinical rater

psychiatric assessments

neurological assessments

houston tx

empathx

clinical research

clinical trials

gcp

texas licensure

rating scales

participant safety

$28–$65/hr

travel may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree or higher in a related mental health field, Texas licensure or license-eligible status, and at least two years of rating-scale experience. Travel to meetings, sites, or study activities may be required.

About the employer

American Clinical Research Services Opco LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.