Clinical Psychiatric Assessor

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Clinical Psychiatric Assessor to conduct clinical assessments for participants in our research programs. The candidate will actively participate in ongoing research and will be responsible for clinical evaluations of research participants using structured instruments (primarily CGI & CAPS‑5) using Red Cap for data collection. These instruments are administered by clinicians and clinical researchers who have a working knowledge of PTSD.

Trained paraprofessionals who have experience can also administer these instruments.

This position will be in support of the Graduate School of Nursing / Adjustment Disorders Team with Uniformed Services University (USU). The position is 100% remote, on an as-needed basis.

The Adjustment Disorders (AjD) team is investigating the validity, reliability, and sensitivity to change for a military‑centric clinical tool developed to measure the presence of and severity of adjustment disorder. AjD is the most prevalent mental health diagnosis in the U.S. military and is highly comorbid with suicidality. It is also the most common reason for aeromedical evacuations from combat zones and is linked to early separation from the military.

• Handles confidential information requiring professional discretion and compliance with protected health information, data integrity, and security policies.
• Conducts participant assessments while observing all protocol requirements and guidelines.
• Completes all data entry required after each assessment, to include answering study team queries.
• Manages a caseload of various study participants and is able to organize and submit all required documents for each specific study to the relevant study team, and any other applicable parties.
• Submits all required documentation to the study team, and any other applicable parties.
• Submits patient master files to ensure audit readiness, including both paper and electronic documents per study protocols.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, strong active listening skills, verbal, and written communication skills, patience and trustworthiness.
• Participates in occasional team meetings including preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

• Master's degree in behavioral health, psychiatric nursing, psychology, counseling, or social work.
• Minimum of 0 to 2 years experience required.

• Previous experience in Psychiatric Assessments is required.
• A clinical background in behavioral health, psychiatry, psychiatric nursing, psychology, counseling, or social work is essential.
• Previous experience administering some or all of the following structured assessments: CAPS‑5, CGI‑I/CGI‑S, LEC‑5, DASS‑21, GAD‑7, GWB, PHQ‑9, PCL‑5, ISI.
• Knowledge and experience working with individuals who have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Previous experience with clinical trials.
• Previous experience with the Military Health System (MHS).

• This position will take place primarily in a clinical setting.

• The hourly pay range for this position is $28.00‑$30.00. Hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because…