Research Associate - Innovation & Community Engagement
The Research Associate supports DWIHN’s Innovation & Community Engagement team by conducting applied research, synthesizing best practices, and informing strategic decisions. This role ensures DWIHN’s initiatives are grounded in evidence and reflective of national trends and local needs in behavioral health.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct literature reviews and environmental scans to inform program design and implementation.
- Analyze emerging models of care, behavioral health interventions, and population health strategies.
- Support program development, pilot projects, and innovation grants with evidence summaries and recommendations.
- Contribute to evaluation design, logic models, and outcome measurement frameworks.
- Draft sections of grant proposals, concept papers, reports, and publications.
- Collaborate with university partners, providers, and other stakeholders to translate findings into practice.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Services Research, or a related field.
- Experience conducting research or program evaluation in behavioral health, public health, or social services.
- Strong skills in literature review, policy analysis, writing, and presentation.
- Familiarity with local health equity issues and statewide behavioral health transformation efforts.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer