Research Coordinator

Summary

Arisa Health is Arkansas' largest and most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral health provider. The Research Coordinator oversees the day-to-day implementation of a PCORI-funded research study at a community-based clinic, supervises a site-based research assistant, and ensures compliance with approved protocols and regulatory requirements. The role serves as the primary contact for site-level research operations and collaborates with participants, clinic staff, community partners, and the Johns Hopkins University study team.

Responsibilities

• The Research Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of a PCORI-funded research study at a community-based clinic, including the supervision of a site-based research assistant
• This role ensures that all study activities are conducted in accordance with approved protocols, regulatory requirements, and patient-centered research principles
• The Research Coordinator will serve as the primary point of contact for site-level research operations and will work closely with study participants, clinic staff, community partners, and the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) study team to support high-quality study execution

Skills

• Master's degree in counseling or social work
• Current Arkansas license (LPC / LCSW )
• 2-5 years in related field required
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience coordinating clinical research, community-based research, or health-related projects
• Knowledge of human subjects research protections, research ethics, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and community stakeholders
• Experience with data collection, study documentation, and electronic data capture systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and REDCap or similar research database platforms
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively independently and with team members
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Willingness to complete required research training upon hire and pass proficiency quizzes
• Experience with PCORI-funded studies, patient-centered outcomes research, or community-engaged research
• Experience coordinating multi-site, federally funded, or clinic-based research studies
• Familiarity with community-based participatory research (CBPR) or stakeholder-engaged research approaches
• Experience working in a community health center, FQHC, or safety-net clinical setting
• Clinical research certification such as SOCRA or ACRP, or willingness to obtain certification

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Master's degree in counseling or social work
• Current Arkansas license (LPC / LCSW )
• 2-5 years in related field required
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience coordinating clinical research, community-based research, or health-related projects
• Knowledge of human subjects research protections, research ethics, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and community stakeholders
• Experience with data collection, study documentation, and electronic data capture systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and REDCap or similar research database platforms
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively independently and with team members
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Willingness to complete required research training upon hire and pass proficiency quizzes

Nice to Haves

• Experience with PCORI-funded studies, patient-centered outcomes research, or community-engaged research
• Experience coordinating multi-site, federally funded, or clinic-based research studies
• Familiarity with community-based participatory research (CBPR) or stakeholder-engaged research approaches
• Experience working in a community health center, FQHC, or safety-net clinical setting
• Clinical research certification such as SOCRA or ACRP, or willingness to obtain certification

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401(k)/Roth plan with matching
• Healthcare Savings Accounts
• Ongoing training throughout your employment
• Paid Time Off and Holidays throughout the year to recharge
• Company sponsored Whole Health programs designed to recharge our teams