Behavioral Research Scientist, Senior Associate Job at Peraton, United States

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  • Peraton
  • United States

Job Description

Responsibilities

Peraton’s Defense Mission and Health Solutions (DM&HS) Sector is seeking a Research Scientist to support our Federal Health programs.

This position works to ensure oversight and management of evidence-based strategies within the community related to identifying veterans with mental health care needs, identifying veterans in crisis, and decreasing the rate of death by suicide.

The Research Scientist is responsible for leveraging leading clinical strategies and programming to ensure quality and productivity.

What You will Do:

  • Assists in the development of strategic plans, goals, and measurable objectives for mental health promotion programs and services.
  • Using specialized education and experience evaluates theory-based and evidence-informed mental health education programs, health promotion strategies, policies, and services.
  • Assesses the inclusivity of efforts to determine if efforts are effectively reaching priority and underserved communities.
  • Creates and coordinates program assessment and evaluation criteria and generates reports on program effectiveness and develops program recommendations.
  • Establishes and maintains partnerships with key stakeholders in suicide prevention, public health, behavioral health, and academia at the local, state, and national levels
  • Evaluates educational materials and resources for patients, families, and healthcare providers
  • Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and best practice development
  • Acts as in-house consulting resource w/focus on Technical Solutions (Web Portal, Mobile Apps, Chat Bots, etc.) as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
  • Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain a public trust.
  • Demonstrated expertise in suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention
  • Experience with evidence-based prevention and treatments for suicidal behaviors
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated technical leadership experience

Desired Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Public Health or Clinical Psychology 
  • 5 years post-degree clinical / research experience
  • Specialized training in suicide prevention frameworks
  • Experience in program assessment and implementation
  • Background in healthcare or community mental health settings
  • Research experience in suicide prevention or related areas
  • Training and supervision experience

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$51,000 - $82,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

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