Research Scientist II

Commission for Behavioral Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,095 - 109,356; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

A governmental organization in California is seeking a Research Scientist II to conduct advanced research and evaluation projects in behavioral health. This full-time position requires strong skills in mixed-method research and data analysis. The role includes benefits such as medical insurance and a pension plan. Candidates will be hired at the minimum salary for new state employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting comprehensive mixed-method research.
• Strong scientific and analytic skills for evaluation projects.
• Ability to work under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research projects in behavioral health.
• Use data-driven methods to evaluate policies and practices.

Skills

Mixed-method research

Data analysis

Community-based systems

Behavioral health knowledge

Education

Advanced degree in social/behavioral sciences

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

Base pay range: $7,625.00 - $9,799.00

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction and supervision of the Research Supervisor, the Research Scientist (RS) II 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 II uses advanced scientific and analytic skills to conduct comprehensive, mixed-method research projects to evaluate policies, grant programs, and practices, with particular emphasis on using data-driven methods to identify opportunities for innovation in the community-based and school behavioral health systems.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Code #: JC-498071

Position #(s): 475-580-5590-XXX

Working Title: Research Scientist II

Classification: RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES)

# of Positions: Multiple

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Responsibilities and duties

Under the general direction and supervision of the Research Supervisor, the RS II conducts advanced research and evaluation projects related to policies, grant programs, and practices in community-based and school behavioral health systems, using data-driven methods to identify opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications and requirements

Note: The original description provides responsibilities and analyses but does not list explicit required qualifications. The role is described as a highly skilled social and behavioral scientist, with experience in conducting comprehensive, mixed-method research.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research
• Industries: Government Administration

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan

Additional information

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.