Lighthouse Psychiatry Brain Health Center · 4 days ago
Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) (Psychiatry)
Lighthouse Psychiatry is a modern outpatient mental health practice delivering evidence-based psychiatric care. They are seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to manage psychiatric and CNS clinical trials, overseeing day-to-day operations including participant recruitment, regulatory documentation, and compliance with various standards.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate psychiatry and mental health clinical trials from study start-up through close-out
Execute study protocols in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, IRB approvals, and sponsor requirements
Serve as the primary liaison between investigators, sponsors, CROs, monitors, and IRBs
Prepare for and participate in monitoring visits, audits, and inspections
Screen, recruit, consent, and enroll participants for psychiatric research studies
Conduct research visits, assessments, and protocol-required procedures under investigator delegation
Collect body fluid samples (blood, urine, etc)
Monitor participant safety, report adverse events, and document protocol deviations
Maintain strong participant retention through ongoing communication and follow-up
Prepare and maintain regulatory binders and essential study documentation
Submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing reviews
Track investigator credentials, training logs, and delegation of authority
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and human-subject protection requirements
Collect and document accurate source data and enter data into EDC systems
Resolve data queries and discrepancies in collaboration with sponsors and monitors
Maintain audit-ready documentation and data integrity
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, medical assistants, and administrative staff to integrate research into clinical workflows
Support feasibility assessments, study start-up activities, and investigator-initiated research efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Clinical Research, Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Nursing, or related field
1–3+ years of clinical research experience, preferably in psychiatry, behavioral health, or CNS trials
Knowledge of GCP, IRB processes, informed consent, and FDA-regulated clinical trials
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Preferred
Experience in psychiatry, interventional psychiatry, or mental health clinical trials
Familiarity with psychiatric rating scales (MADRS, HAM-D, HAM-A, MINI, PHQ-9, GAD-7, CGI, C-SSRS, PCL-5, ATRQ, etc)
Experience with EDC, CTMS, CRIO, EMA Wellness, and electronic source systems
CCRC, CCRP, or equivalent clinical research certification
Outpatient or private-practice research experience
Benefits
Competitive pay aligned with experience and certification
Exposure to cutting-edge psychiatric and interventional research
Collaborative outpatient clinical environment
Career growth opportunities in clinical research and mental health innovation