Remote Postdoc: Implementation Science in Youth Mental Health

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); A distancia; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Penn Center for Mental Health at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship in community-based implementation research. This one-of-a-kind program blends NIH-funded work with state contracts to address youth mental health and substance use in underserved communities.

The fellow will conduct mixed-methods studies, build relationships with community partners including the Hawaii Department of Health, and develop a personal

Formación

• Ph.D./Psy.D./Ed.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Psychology, Social Work, or a related social service field from an accredited program
• Two+ years of empirical research and program evaluation experience (supervised acceptable)
• At least one year of program implementation experience including evidence-based treatments, prevention, and/or education
• Knowledge of child welfare, juvenile justice, and/or mental health systems
• Experience with quality improvement strategies, using data to improve practice, and/or translational research
• Experience with mixed methods, large datasets, and statistical analysis in SPSS/R for quality improvement or evaluation
• Experience using online database systems and/or survey tools

Responsabilidades

• Develop a program of research that advances implementation science in youth mental health
• Actively participate in research project design, analysis, and reporting
• Independently conduct mixed methods research studies
• Coordinate and assist project staff with data collection, entry, and outcome reporting
• Collaborate with community partners to prepare and write grant applications
• Submit and present research at local and national forums
• Supervise research assistant professional development through weekly meetings and goal setting

Descripción del empleo

The Penn Center for Mental Health at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine invites applications for a post-doctoral fellowship in community-based implementation research. This one-of-a-kind program blends NIH-funded work with state contracts to address youth mental health and substance use in underserved communities.

The fellow will conduct mixed-methods studies, build relationships with community partners including the Hawaii Department of Health, and develop a personal