Overview:

We are looking for experienced Nurse Practitioners and Counsellors to join our Penticton team as Clinical Raters on upcoming mental health and psychiatric clinical trials. The ideal candidate has clinical experience with mental health populations and is comfortable conducting structured interviews and assessments. You don’t need clinical research experience; we provide full protocol, rater certification and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

Responsibilities:

- Administer psychiatric rating scales and structured interviews accurately and consistently.
- Conduct assessments according to study protocols and guidelines.
- Keep detailed, accurate records of all assessment data.
- Complete sponsor rater training and certification for each study.
- Follow GCP, ethical standards and the regulations governing clinical trials.
- Work closely with Investigators, coordinators and the wider research team.
- Attend training sessions and workshops as required.

Rating Duties:

Scales may include

- MINI (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview)
- C-SSRS (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale)
- CGI-S (Clinical Global Impression – Severity)
- MADRS (Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale)
- HAM-D (Hamilton Depression Rating Scale)
- Other study-specific psychiatric and cognitive assessments

Requirements:

- Nurse Practitioner licensed with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, or a Master’s degree in counselling, psychology,



social work or a related field with current professional registration (e.g., RCC, RSW, Registered Psychologist)
- Clinical experience working with mental health populations in clinics, hospitals, community settings or research
- Experience working with PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder) or MDD (Major Depressive Disorder) populations is strongly recommended
- Experience with psychiatric or psychometric assessment tools is an asset
- Clinical research experience is an asset but not required
- Strong interpersonal skills and a calm, empathetic manner with participants
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong attention to detail in data collection and record-keeping

Compensation and Benefits:

- $50–$100/hour, based on qualifications and experience
- Flexible scheduling built around study visits
- Rater certification, GCP and protocol training provided
- Opportunity to build experience across multiple psychiatric studies

If you are passionate about mental health and want to help advance current treatments, please apply with your CV and general availability. Join our team in Penticton and make a difference for people living with mental illness.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $50.00-$100.00 per hour

Education

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:
- mental health: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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