Mental Health Provider
Hawthorne Health · Boynton Beach, FL
Contract
Raised $2.5M in Aug 2026Posted Oct 16, 2026
Conduct independent clinical mental health assessments for clinical study participants when screening tools such as the PHQ-8 or C-SSRS flag potential concerns. Evaluate suicide risk, document findings and recommend or facilitate referrals, working with the research site on an as-needed basis.
What you'll do
- Conduct timely clinical assessments triggered by PHQ-8 or C-SSRS screening results
- Evaluate participants for suicide risk and other mental health concerns
- Document assessments and recommendations for the participant's medical/research record
- Facilitate or recommend referrals for further mental health care or emergency evaluation
- Coordinate scheduling of assessments with the clinical research site
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Florida professional license (e.g., Psychiatrist, PMHNP, or other qualified mental health provider)
- Experience evaluating suicidal ideation/suicide risk and determining appropriate level of care
- Familiarity with C-SSRS, PHQ-8/PHQ-9, or similar validated assessment tools
- Ability to accommodate assessments within a reasonably prompt timeframe
Skills
C-SSRSClinical AssessmentPHQ-8PHQ-9Suicide Risk Assessment
Outlined skills are listed as required.
Full original description
Requirements
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Conduct timely clinical assessments when triggered by study screening tools, including PHQ-8 and/or Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) results.
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Evaluate participants for potential suicide risk or other mental health concerns identified during study visits.
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Provide an independent clinical assessment and appropriate recommendations based on professional judgment.
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Provide clear documentation of the assessment and recommendations for the participant’s medical/research record, as appropriate.
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Facilitate or recommend referral for additional mental health care or emergency evaluation when clinically indicated.
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Coordinate with the clinical research site regarding scheduling and completion of requested assessments while maintaining appropriate patient confidentiality.
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Assessments would be requested on an as-needed basis
Qualifications
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Active, unrestricted Florida professional license, including but not limited to a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), or other qualified mental health provider
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Experience evaluating suicidal ideation/suicide risk and determining appropriate level of care.
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Familiarity with the C-SSRS, PHQ-8/PHQ-9, or similar validated mental health assessment tools.
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Ability to accommodate assessments within a reasonably prompt timeframe when requested.