About this role
Requirements
- Conduct timely clinical assessments when triggered by study screening tools, including PHQ-8 and/or Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) results.
- Evaluate participants for potential suicide risk or other mental health concerns identified during study visits.
- Provide an independent clinical assessment and appropriate recommendations based on professional judgment.
- Provide clear documentation of the assessment and recommendations for the participant’s medical/research record, as appropriate.
- Facilitate or recommend referral for additional mental health care or emergency evaluation when clinically indicated.
- Coordinate with the clinical research site regarding scheduling and completion of requested assessments while maintaining appropriate patient confidentiality.
- Assessments would be requested on an as-needed basis
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Florida professional license, including but not limited to a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or other qualified mental health provider
- Experience evaluating suicidal ideation/suicide risk and determining appropriate level of care.
- Familiarity with the C-SSRS, PHQ-8/PHQ-9, or similar validated mental health assessment tools.
- Ability to accommodate assessments within a reasonably prompt timeframe when requested.