Epidemiologist I — Behavioral Health Data Specialist

WV Department of Human Services; West Virginia; On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The WV Department of Human Services is seeking an Epidemiologist I to contribute to mental health and substance use data projects. You will help develop performance measures, design data collection tools, and analyze data from multiple sources to inform program decisions.

Responsibilities include reporting findings, presenting trends to staff and partners, and training staff on data collection and analysis.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biology, physical, behavioral, natural, or veterinary sciences from an accredited college or university.
• Nursing degree with state licensure and three years of full-time or equivalent epidemiology experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical, behavioral, or natural sciences with two years epidemiology experience.
• Master’s degree in Mathematics as substitution for epidemiology training.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics with two years epidemiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance measures and data collection tools for program staff.
• Analyze data and prepare data reports and trends from multiple sources.
• Present data reports and train staff, providers, and partners on data collection and analysis.

Education

Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biology, physical, behavioral, natural, or veterinary sciences

Nursing degree with state licensure and 3 years of epidemiology experience

Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical, behavioral, or natural sciences + 2 years epidemiology experience

Master’s degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics + 2 years epidemiology experience

Job description

The WV Department of Human Services is seeking an Epidemiologist I to contribute to mental health and substance use data projects. You will help develop performance measures, design data collection tools, and analyze data from multiple sources to inform program decisions.

Responsibilities include reporting findings, presenting trends to staff and partners, and training staff on data collection and analysis.