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At Centerstone’s Research Institute (CRI), we conduct research to prevent and cure mental illness and addiction. We also work to translate research into meaningful clinical practicesand implement research-based strategies in real-world settings, thereby reducing the research-to-practice gap.
CRI’s workforce is interdisciplinary and comprised of Physicians, Psychologists, Dissemination and Implementation Scientists, Counselor Educators, Program Evaluators, Social Workers, Public Health Advisors, Biostatisticians, Clinical Transformation Specialists, Design Thinking Experts, and others.
We collaborate with Academic Medical Schools, Universities, Statewide Mental Health and Public Health Departments, and Veteran-Serving Institutions in much of our work.
Centerstone’s Research Institute is a company of Centerstone, the nation’s largest nonprofit mental health company who provides community-based behavioral health care, substance-abuse treatment and intellectual and developmental disabilities services in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.
If you think you’re a good match to join Centerstone’s Research Institute, please review the career opportunity below and submit your application.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Description :
Position Title : Research Associate I
Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree required in social sciences, mental health or related field. 1-2 years of evaluation or research experience in health and human services preferred.
Possess a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and willing / able to travel locally,
Preferred Qualification : Competent in the use of personal computers and software (i.e. Excel, Access, SPSS, Atlas ti). Able to perform basic qualitative and / or quantitative data analysis.
Assists in quality improvement activities.
Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities : Capacity to work both independently as well as within a team, capacity and interest in learning how to apply social science research methods to the field of evaluation, which aims to improve the performance or efficiency of individuals, groups, programs, policies, government and others, capacity to manage responsibilities and prioritize tasks in an environment with many activities and competing priorities.
Essential Functions / Job Duties :
Participate as an active team member in the planning, implementation and maintenance of grant projects (e.g., provide project management assistance, provide ongoing information for project improvement and model fidelity, etc.
Work closely with other team members and team leader. Ensures that all data are collected and submitted as required by funding agencies (e.
g., follow-up percentages met, databases developed, data entered and cleaned within time requirements). Able to communicate clearly and effectively with staff, supervisors and others.
Possesses organizational skills to maintain records and coordinate other tasks. Skilled in speaking and writing to persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Participation in grant report writing. Participate in Research & Evaluation Division initiatives that contribute to the overall success and development of the division and Centerstone as a whole.
Participate in internal workgroups and / or committees that contribute to the overall success and the division.
Work Environment / Physical Demands : Works in well-lighted areas. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with clients, residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc.
in a behavioral health setting, community sites and in client homes.
Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel : This is a full time position. Typical work days are Monday Friday, business hours but there is flexibility.
There is some local travel.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Vacancy expired!