Research Scientist III (Social / Behavioral) Job at Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Comm..., Sacramento County, CA

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  • Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Comm...
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction and supervision of the Chief of Research, Evaluation, and Programs, the Research Scientist (RS) III serves as a highly skilled social and behavioral scientist and key member of the Research and Evaluation Division at the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission (BHSOAC). The RS III uses advanced scientific and analytic skills to conduct comprehensive, mixed-method research projects to evaluate policies, programs, and practices, with the goal of informing evidence-based recommendations to improve California’s public mental health system. The RS III works independently, collaboratively, and as a leader among the Research and Evaluation staff and with members of other Divisions at the Commission to perform the following functions: 1) Plan, direct, and perform high-level policy research and evaluation activities for management, the Commission, and committees, as directed; 2) Acquire, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources, and report summary statistics relevant to mental health trends, programs, and policies at the program, community, and statewide level; 3) Maintain high-level engagement with Commissioners, Legislators, Legislative staff, State agencies, local mental health representatives, advocacy groups, mental health clients and family members, and various stakeholder organizations; 4) Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations; 5) Develop and manage research and evaluation contracts; 6) Act as a technical scientific subject matter expert within the Commission as well as externally to other state and local organizations and stakeholders;

This recruitment has been posted for more vacancies than currently exist as it may be used to fill identical vacancies which occur within 180 days of the closing date of this bulletin.

This position may become permanent.  Limited in-state travel required (10%), including occasional overnight stays. Clearance by a DOJ background check may be requested.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Special Requirements

Limited in-state travel required (10%) including occasional overnight stays. Clearance by a DOJ background check may be required.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Important Application Instructions

Additional Application Information

Applications received without the following information may be considered incomplete:

"TO" and "FROM" dates (month/day/year)

Hours worked per week; total worked

Civil service classification or private sector job titles

Supervisor name and phone number

A full description of job duties performed.

Applications with "See Resume" in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • School Transcripts

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Night shift,

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