Senior Substance Use/Mental Health Research Scientist | Rockville, MD

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  • Location: Rockville, MD

  • Company: Hendall

was signed into law and codified CBHSQ. CBHSQ conducts national surveys tracking population-level behavioral health issues. CBHSQ also provides statistical and analytical expertise; both activities support the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use and the Secretary of HHS.

CBHSQ maintains several data collection systems and surveys on key topics in U. S. behavioral health. This position will support the Behavioral Health Services Information System (BHSIS), which collects information on the U. S. behavioral health treatment system and connects people with substance use and mental health treatment through the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. The Senior Substance

Use/Mental Health Research Scientist will be collaborative and demonstrate focus and attention to detail. He/she receives, analyzes, and processes BHSIS substance abuse treatment services and mental health treatment services data.

DUTIES Conceptualize, plan, and execute analytical project related to SAMHSA priorities (e. g. substance and opioid overdose, substance misuse, risk and protective factors) and BHSIS needs. Analyze, interpret, and present BHSIS (TEDS, MH-CLD, URS) and substance use and mental health data sources such as NSDUH, BRFSS, YRBSS, drug-related fatal and nonfatal overdoses and hospital admissions, etc. Work with BHSIS project director and team to identify data gaps,

conduct research reviews, and summarize data and findings in a clear and concise manner for presentation and dissemination.

Generate data-guided products for dissemination to key stakeholders such as states, SAMHSA, general public, and researchers. Perform data mining, exploration, and analysis Create data visualizations, reports, dashboards, and data audits MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Masters or Ph D in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health, or related field with 5+ year of work experience analyzing and presenting substance use and mental health data, specifically the datasets described above (e. g. TEDS, MH-CLD, N-SUMHSS, URS, NSDUH). Additional experience in working with substance use/mental health datasets such as BRFSS, YRBSS, etc.

will be a plus Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate complex data in a simple, actionable way Ability to create data products and visualizations for various stakeholders Exceptional technical writing skills Ability to work independently and with team members from different background Excellent attention to detail Hendall Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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