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ROLE OVERVIEW The Behavioral Health Research Coordinatoris responsible forcoordinating and supporting behavioral health studies and clinicaltrialsresearch across the system. This position works ...

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Behavioral Health Research Coordinator

LifeStance Health

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Lifestance Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

485th of 865 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It's a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!

LifeStance Health Values

  • Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

  • Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.

  • Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.

  • One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Behavioral Health Research Coordinatoris responsible forcoordinating and supporting behavioral health studies and clinicaltrialsresearch across the system. This position works closely with Principal Investigators, the research department, clinicalteamsand executive leadership to ensure all studies are conducted in compliance with institutional, federal, and ethical research standards.

TheCoordinatoroversees day-to-day study operationsutilizingindependent judgement and discretion in participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection, regulatory submissions, database management, and study documentation. This role independently prioritizes competing research activities, recommends process improvements andcollaborateswith investigators and leadership on mattersimpactingstudy execution, participant safety,complianceand research outcomes.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about advancing evidence-based behavioral healthcare.

Consistent withLifeStance'svalues, every member of theLifeStanceteam is expected to support each other and the mission, which may meanparticipatingin projects and initiatives and performing functions and responsibilities not specifically outlined in this job description.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Study Coordination & Operations

  • Coordinate all day-to-day activities of assigned behavioral health research studies from start-up through close-out.

  • Maintain study timelines, enrollment goals, and project deliverables.

  • Collaborates with investigators on study implementation, protocol adherence, and operational problem-solving.

  • Serve as primary liaison between investigators, clinical staff, participants, and external sponsors, independentlyfacilitatingcommunications, addressing escalated study relatedconcerns andcoordinating resolution of operational issuesimpactingstudyexecution whenapplicable.

  • Prioritizes workflows and ensures alignment with study protocols and organizational objectives

Participant Recruitment & Retention

  • Identify, recruit, and enroll eligible study participantsin accordance withapproved protocols.

  • Ensure informed consent procedures are followed whilesafeguardingparticipant understanding and confidentiality.

  • Schedule participant interviews, assessments, follow-up visits, and intervention sessions.

  • Develop retention strategies to maximize participant engagement and minimize study attrition.

Data Collection & Behavioral Assessments

  • Verify,andmaintainresearch data in electronic databases.

  • Ensuretimelyandaccuratedocumentation of participant interactions, assessments, and adverse events.

  • Monitor data integrity andassistwith data quality assurance activities.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

  • Prepare, manage, andsubmitInstitutional Review Board (IRB) applications, amendments, renewals, and closeout reports when applicable.

  • Maintain consent forms, study logs, and protocol documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), human subjects protections, and sponsor requirements.

  • Identifycompliance concerns, documentation gaps, or process deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.

  • Assistwith internal audits, monitoring visits, and corrective action implementation.

Research Team Collaboration

  • Collaborate with other research and clinical team members as well as any external investigators.

  • Participate in research meetings and provide updatesregardingenrollment, study progress, and compliance issues.

  • Assistwith training research assistants, interns, or support staff on study procedures.

  • Support manuscript preparation, conference abstracts, grant reporting, and dissemination of findings as needed.

  • Provide recommendations to research leadershipregardingworkflow optimization, study operations, participant engagementstrategiesand process improvement.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavioral Health, Social Work, Nursing, Neuroscience, or related field.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical and humansubjectsresearch.

  • Knowledge of researchmethodology, participant confidentiality, and ethical standards.

  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with diverse and potentially vulnerable populations.

  • Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite and general database management.

PREFERRED REQUIREEMENTS

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Public Health, or related field.

  • Experience working with behavioral health or addiction populations.

  • CITI certification, Human Subjects Protection training, or Good Clinical Practice certification.

  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States

  • LifeStanceis an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminateon the basis ofage, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status,disability,or any other legally protectedstatus.

  • Demonstratesawareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects ofculture.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit, stand, bend,talkandhear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to walk. The employee must be able to lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperceptionand the ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION:$85,000 - $95,000/annually in addition to a competitive bonus plan

LifeStance provides the compensation range and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. LifeStance reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.Learn moreabout Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.

LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com. Please note: This contact isintended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not besent to this email addressas they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

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