Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Clinical Research - Chicago Clinical Research
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About the job
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant – Clinical Research
Chicago, IL | Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Bring your psychiatric expertise to clinical research. Join IMA Clinical Research and help advance new mental health treatments through clinical trials - performing psychiatric assessments, evaluating study participants, and collaborating with an experienced research team, all on a predictable weekday schedule with no evenings, weekends, or on-call.
Salary: $130,000–$150,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
What You'll Do
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Administer standardized psychiatric rating scales and research assessments
- Determine participant eligibility for clinical studies
- Complete protocol-required clinical and physical assessments
- Partner with investigators and research staff to ensure high-quality study execution
- Maintain accurate documentation per regulatory and GCP standards
What We're Looking For
- Active Illinois NP or PA license
- PMHNP certification, or PA with experience in psychiatry/behavioral health
- Experience in psychiatry, behavioral health, or mental health
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills
- Interest in clinical research or evidence-based psychiatric care
Why IMA Clinical Research?
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule, no nights/weekends/call
- Research-focused role, no ongoing patient panel
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and more
The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Our Government Services Division supports local, state, and federal agencies and delivers professional and objective medical and psychological examinations as well as ancillary services. Our Payer Services Division meets the evaluation and screening needs of Carriers, TPAs, Public Entities and Employers and includes behavioral health and physical medicine specialty services, working with a wide range of organizations within the workers' compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Our Clinical Research Division performs all types of Phase II-IV clinical trials in multiple therapeutic areas through a flexible nationwide network of site locations and virtual capabilities.
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