Statistical and Research Analyst II

Job Overview

***This is a PART-TIME, TEMPORARY GRANT position (16-hour work week).***

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Statistical and Research Analyst II who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center (CDMHC), 2100 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414.

Under supervision of the Team Leader for the NAVIGATE program, will conduct data and research for patients in the NAVIGATE First Episode Psychosis program through following the guidelines of the ESPRITO grant that will last until 5/30/30. Will conduct data with efforts to assist with improving treatment outcomes, improving engagement for the patients and medication compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is in compliance with the currently approved protocols, with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP), and with applicable regulatory requirement(s).
• Organize and conduct assigned studies, independently, following and adhering to current experimental protocols. Develop forms and questionnaires and coordinates the application of research techniques, as necessary. Complete data by the grant deadlines.
• Interact well with the patients and their families. Make efforts to engage the patients in order to collect the data.
• Evaluate and interpret collected data, and prepare presentations, report and analyze describing progress, tends, and recommendations or conclusions.
• Function as a Team Member: Demonstrate recognition of importance of collaboration and teamwork within the NAVIGATE team, the Center and the community. Attend and participates in team meetings.
• Attend all trainings classified mandatory by Federal and State regulations, Center policy and ESPRITO trainings.
• Comply with all BHDD-OMH/CDMHC policies and protocols, applicable Quality Assurance, Corporate Compliance and Cultural Competence, and CARF policies, procedures and regulations and all Federal and State laws.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with mathematics and/or statistics courses and experience of working with individuals with mental illness. Required to work a 16-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Research and analytical experience.

Additional Comments

Post hire, you must:

• Have working knowledge of mental health principles and practices, with following HIPAA guidelines and PHI.
• Maintain current knowledge of research study area including attending scientific/professional meetings and training courses as appropriate.
• Work effectively as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Be able to take initiative and work interdependently, meet deadlines with a sense of urgency, multitask, adjust to shifting priorities, communicate effectively, and work under defined rules and regulations.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Pay: $23,000.00 - $25,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person