Research Associate II

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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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• 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:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.