Military Health Services Research Psychologist

Goldbelt, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tax-deferred savings options

Supplementary benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt Apex seeks an experienced Research Psychologist (Health Services & Population Research) to support the Defense Health Agency's Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE). This role provides scientific expertise to improve the delivery of psychological health services across the Military Health System.

You will conduct health services and population health research, analyze healthcare utilization and patient outcomes, and collaborate with clinicians, epidemiologists,

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of health services research and behavioral health research methodologies.
• Knowledge of population health, healthcare utilization, and program evaluation.
• Experience conducting quantitative and qualitative research studies.
• Knowledge of epidemiological research principles and healthcare outcomes research.
• Experience analyzing complex healthcare and behavioral health datasets.
• Strong scientific writing, technical communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health services and population health research supporting the Defense Health Agency Psychological Health Center of Excellence.
• Design, execute, and evaluate behavioral health and psychological health research studies using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Analyze healthcare utilization, treatment effectiveness, patient outcomes, and behavioral health trends across military populations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop research protocols, evaluation plans, and study methodologies.
• Analyze large datasets and interpret research findings to support decision-making and policy development.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts, technical reports, executive briefings, presentations, and research summaries.

Skills

Health services research

Behavioral health research

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology or related field

Job description

Goldbelt Apex seeks an experienced Research Psychologist (Health Services & Population Research) to support the Defense Health Agency's Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE). This role provides scientific expertise to improve the delivery of psychological health services across the Military Health System.

You will conduct health services and population health research, analyze healthcare utilization and patient outcomes, and collaborate with clinicians, epidemiologists,