Job Description

Psych Atlanta (A Hightop Health Clinic) is a leading outpatient psychiatric practice located in Marietta, GA, specializing in evidence-based care for mood, anxiety, and neurocognitive disorders. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate mental health services and conducting cutting-edge clinical research. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Clinical Rater to join our research team.

Position Summary

The Clinical Rater plays a key role in the success of our clinical trials by administering psychological assessments, structured interviews, and rating scales to research participants. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, clinical knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced research environment. You will be assisting with Phase II and III studies to include: Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct structured clinical interviews and administer standardized rating scales (e.g., MADRS, HAM-D, HAM-A, AIRS, C-SSRS) in accordance with study protocols
• Administers and scores psychometric tests for clinical trial participants in accordance with the study protocol.
• Administers and scores neurocognitive tests for clinical trial participants in accordance with the study protocol.
• Administers patient reported outcome assessments for clinical trial participants in accordance with the study protocol.
• Administer tests for a variety of mental health indications.
• Performs psychiatric diagnostic interviews per DSM-5 criteria as required per study protocol.
• Collaborates with members of the research team and Principal Investigator to ensure appropriate patient care.
• Accurately completes necessary sponsor training or retraining per clinical trial requirements.
• Attend study meetings as needed.
• Assesses adverse events, changes in health, and changes in medication(s) per protocol and FDA regulations.
• Other assigned duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Required: Masters Degree in Psychology.
• 1+ years of experience in a clinical research setting.
• Required: Familiarity with rating scales such as MADRS HAM-D etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic data capture systems.

What We Offer

• 32 hour work week Monday-Thursday
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and training (Including required Rater Training)
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Flexible scheduling options (as applicable)

About Hightop Health

Hightop Health is a premier outpatient mental health group setting the standard for what effective, patient-centered psychiatric care should be. Through our Centers of Excellence, we offer advanced treatment options, cutting-edge research, and clinical expertise to deliver exceptional care, even for the most complex conditions.

Our mission is to change lives through comprehensive, evidence-based, integrated mental health care while fostering a workplace culture that is both clinician-centric and patient outcome-driven. We believe everyone deserves access to care that works, from providers who genuinely care, with treatment plans as unique as each individual.

Our foundation is built on evidence-based practices, measurement-driven outcomes, and whole-person treatment. Hightop’s Integrative Psychiatry model combines lifestyle medicine with innovative biological and psychological interventions.

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