Clinical Research Coordinator & Psychology Support

Description

We are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator with a psychology or counseling background to support an active psychiatry clinical trial. This role also provides support for psychological testing and forensic evaluations conducted by a supervising forensic psychologist.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across clinical research, behavioral health, and forensic psychology in a professional clinical setting.

Ideal Candidate: 

This role is well suited for candidates with graduate training in psychology who are interested in developing experience in:

• Psychiatry clinical research
   
• Psychological assessment and testing
   
• Forensic psychology
   
• Behavioral health research
   

This position is ideal for individuals planning careers in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, psychiatry research, or behavioral health research.

Clinical Research Coordinator – Psychiatry Clinical Trial

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of an active psychiatry clinical trial.
   
• Recruit and screen research participants according to study inclusion/exclusion criteria.
   
• Administer standardized screening instruments and outcome measures at designated study time points.
   
• Maintain study documentation in compliance with IRB requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
   
• Track participant progress and schedule study visits and follow-up assessments.
   
• Compile enrollment metrics and report trial progress to the Principal Investigator.
   
• Coordinate with clinical staff to ensure protocol compliance and participant safety.
   

Forensic Psychology & Testing Support

• Provide administrative and logistical support for forensic and specialty psychological evaluations.
   
• Coordinate scheduling, records management, and case documentation.
   
• Assist with psychological testing materials and evaluation report preparation.
   
• Schedule collateral interviews and coordinate with attorneys, courts, law enforcement, and referring agencies.
   
• Maintain confidential case files in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
   
• Conduct literature searches and background research to support evaluation preparation.
   
• Assist with policy development and logistics for new psychology program initiatives.
   
• Support billing, documentation, and other practice management functions as needed.
   

Requirements

Education

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or a related behavioral health field.
   

Experience

• Prior experience or academic training in clinical research, research coordination, or behavioral assessment required.
   
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, clinical research, or psychological testing environments preferred.
   

Certification

• Must be eligible to apply for Certified Psychological Testing Technician (CPTT) designation in Tennessee.
   

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical research processes, including IRB procedures, informed consent, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
   
• Familiarity with psychological assessment or forensic evaluation processes preferred.
   
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
   
• Ability to coordinate complex workflows involving patients, providers, and external stakeholders.
   
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR), research databases, and Microsoft Office.
   
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail when handling sensitive clinical and legal information.