Research Associate II

Uasys; Morrilton (AR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Arkansas seeks a Research Associate II focused on early childhood mental health access policy. The role requires collaboration with community stakeholders, assessment of mental health resources, and responsibility for advancing project deliverables. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have significant experience in related fields.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus six years in mental health systems or related field required.
• Preferred experience in early childhood mental health or administration.
• Must have valid Arkansas Driver's License and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Investigates current mental health service capacity in the target community.
• Identifies gaps in services and connects resources.
• Assists with training sessions for project goals.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Community research

Public health

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Closing Date

06/17/2025

Type of Position

Researchers

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
  
  

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Department

COM | DFPM Community Research FE/SE Administration

Department's Website

go.uams.edu/RED

Summary Of Job Duties

Research Associate II will work in the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine, Research and Evaluation Division and is responsible for advancing the work of project deliverables in early childhood mental health access policy and implementation. This will include determining the needs and availability of mental health resources in identified geographies within Arkansas. The position will report to the Director of Research and Principal Investigator(s). The Research Associate II will promote project activities in the community, engage stakeholders to understand impact of the project work, and create supportive services links in the community to support early childhood education with mental health systems. Travel in Central Arkansas will be required bi-monthly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus six (6) years of experience in mental health systems, community research, education, planning, public health, early childhood programs, or related field required.
• Arkansas Driver's License and ability to travel within AR and outside for trainings and project meetings as needed.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• At least 3 years in early childhood mental health, mental health administration, or mental health policy work preferred.
  
  

Additional Information

Responsibilities

• Investigates current mental health service capacity in the target community and explores potential expansion in dyadic mental health services.
• Identifies gaps in services and makes resource connections within identified geographies.
• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with intervention development based on research literature and needs assessment findings aimed at improving service capacity and access to services.
• Develops reports for the Project Director, Evaluator, and the project funders. The person in this position must exhibit a high level of problem-solving ability, responsibility, integrity and independence.
• Assist with coordination/liaison with the PI, independent evaluator(s), research assistants and community partners (practitioners and state agencies) and utilize evaluation feedback to make recommendations to the PI to offer solutions for increased capacity and access to early childhood mental health intervention. Develops project-specific training materials and processes for use on-line or via face-to-face trainings in locations across the state.
• Assist with ongoing problem solving for community-based partners.
• Delivers training sessions for conferences or virtual presentations as needed to achieve project goals.
• Serves as member of project management teams and attends project, interagency and other meetings as necessary.
• Communicates and works with a diverse range of project and provider staff members in a professional way.
• Ensure purchasing expenses are submitted to departmental personnel according to UAMS standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Motor Vehicle Reports Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity

Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity

Driving, Lifting, Reaching, Walking

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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