Research Associate at Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Program Evaluation, Literature Review, Policy Analysis, Writing, Presentation, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Social Services, Health Equity, Project Management, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Outcome Measurement, Grant Writing, Community Engagement

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Research Associate Innovation & Community Engagement Position Summary: The Research Associate supports DWIHN’s Innovation & Community Engagement team by conducting applied research, synthesizing best practices, and informing strategic decisions. This role ensures DWIHN’s initiatives are grounded in evidence and reflective of national trends and local needs in behavioral health. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans to inform program design and implementation. * Analyze emerging models of care, behavioral health interventions, and population health strategies. * Support program development, pilot projects, and innovation grants with evidence summaries and recommendations. * Contribute to evaluation design, logic models, and outcome measurement frameworks. * Draft sections of grant proposals, concept papers, reports, and publications. * Collaborate with university partners, providers, and other stakeholders to translate findings into practice. Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Services Research, or a related field. * Experience conducting research or program evaluation in behavioral health, public health, or social services. * Strong skills in literature review, policy analysis, writing, and presentation. * Familiarity with local health equity issues and statewide behavioral health transformation efforts. * Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process. The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Research Associate conducts applied research and synthesizes best practices to inform strategic decisions for DWIHN’s Innovation & Community Engagement team. This role involves analyzing models of care and supporting program development with evidence summaries.