Strategic Implementation Scientist — Behavioral Health

Goldbelt Apex, LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tax-deferred savings options

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Implementation Scientist to support the Defense Health Agency's Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE). This position provides scientific leadership in translating evidence-based psychological health research into sustainable clinical and operational practices across the Military Health System.

The successful candidate will work closely with Government stakeholders, clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop implementation

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Implementation Science, Public Health, Psychology, Healthcare Administration, Behavioral Science, Epidemiology, or related discipline.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust and CAC.
• Occasional travel may be required in support of contract performance.
• Experience supporting implementation science initiatives within healthcare, behavioral health, public health, or comparable environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in implementation science supporting the Defense Health Agency Psychological Health Center of Excellence.
• Develop and execute implementation strategies that facilitate the adoption of evidence-based behavioral health programs and clinical practices.
• Collaborate with Government stakeholders, clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams to improve implementation of psychological health initiatives.
• Evaluate organizational readiness, implementation barriers, and facilitators affecting program success.
• Design and support implementation frameworks, process improvement initiatives, and change management strategies.
• Analyze implementation outcomes and recommend improvements to increase adoption, sustainability, and program effectiveness.
• Support development of implementation plans for new behavioral health policies, programs, clinical guidance, and research findings.
• Conduct literature reviews and evaluate emerging implementation science methodologies relevant to military psychological health.
• Develop technical reports, white papers, presentations, executive briefings, and recommendations for Government leadership.
• Collaborate with researchers to translate scientific findings into practical applications supporting clinicians, leaders, and Military Health System beneficiaries.
• Support evaluation of evidence-based interventions related to resilience, suicide prevention, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), behavioral health, and other psychological health priorities.
• Participate in technical working groups, advisory panels, and strategic planning meetings.
• Ensure all implementation activities comply with accepted scientific methodologies and contract requirements.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives across supported programs.

Skills

Implementation science

Dissemination research

Organizational change management

Behavioral health

Healthcare delivery systems

Evidence-based practice

RE-AIM

CFIR

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Communication to diverse audiences

Collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Implementation Science or related field

Job description

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Implementation Scientist to support the Defense Health Agency's Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE). This position provides scientific leadership in translating evidence-based psychological health research into sustainable clinical and operational practices across the Military Health System.

The successful candidate will work closely with Government stakeholders, clinicians, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop implementation