Contingent Worker

Closing Date:
09/11/2026
Type of Position:
Contingent Worker
Job Type:
Contractor

Work Shift:

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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The safety of our team members at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is our top priority. For this reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with our Student & Employee Health Services dept. UAMS will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.

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Department:
COM | PSY Health & Legal Sys Lab
Summary of Job Duties:
The primary focus will be on work and duties assigned within Dr. Melissa Zielinski's HEALS Lab, with an initial focus on supporting the launch and implementation of a new clinic serving specialty court participants. The work in this capacity will be to:
• Assist with program and project planning, implementation, coordination, and monitoring, including development of workflows, resources, and related materials.
• Support outreach, stakeholder engagement, and communication with program partners and participants.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for clinic and program activities, including coordination, scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
• Assist with care management and peer support services, program evaluation, and other activities supporting program effectiveness and sustainability.
• Other duties as assigned.
The individual will work primarily on-site in the UAMS Psychiatric Research Institute but may visit community sites as needed.
Qualifications:

Selected by Lab Director, Dr. Melissa Zielinski and HEALS Lab Team

Additional Information:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site


Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.