Clinical Psychologist
Mercor
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Job Description
About Mercor
Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.
Position: Clinical Psychologist
This is a Contract position with a compensation rate of $30–$80/hour, requiring a commitment of 10+ hours/week.
Role Responsibilities
- Develop nuanced psychology-based tasks reflecting real-world scenarios, theories, and research applications.
- Review AI-generated responses for conceptual accuracy, ethical soundness, and psychological insight.
- Create benchmark answers demonstrating best-practice reasoning and clinical or academic standards.
- Document model limitations and suggest improvements for outputs related to psychological topics.
- Collaborate asynchronously with researchers and peer reviewers using structured written feedback.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- PhD or PsyD in psychology or a closely related field.
- 3+ years of experience in clinical practice, academic research, teaching, or applied psychology.
- Deep knowledge of psychological theory, diagnostic criteria, research methods, and ethical considerations.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to critique reasoning and logic.
- Familiarity with academic and applied contexts across different psychology subfields.
Application Process
The application process takes approximately 20–30 minutes to complete:
- Submit a brief resume or LinkedIn profile detailing your psychology background and areas of expertise.
- Complete a short skills questionnaire; a paid trial task may be used to assess fit.
- Mercor will follow up with next steps and additional project details.
Resources & Support
For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcomeFor any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com
PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
Key skills/competency
- Psychological Theory
- AI Ethics
- Clinical Practice
- Research Methods
- Diagnostic Criteria
- Analytical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Feedback Mechanisms
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
How to Get Hired at Mercor
- Research Mercor's mission: Study their focus on connecting talent with AI research and their investor backing.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight psychology expertise, clinical experience, and any AI/tech interaction relevant to the Clinical Psychologist role.
- Showcase analytical skills: Prepare to demonstrate your ability to critique reasoning and provide structured feedback effectively.
- Understand AI ethics: Emphasize your deep knowledge of ethical considerations in psychological contexts, crucial for AI review.
- Prepare for the trial task: Be ready to complete a paid trial task, demonstrating your ability to develop and evaluate psychology-based scenarios.
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