Under the general direction and supervision of the Research Supervisor, the Research Scientist (RS) III 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 III uses advanced scientific and analytic skills to conduct comprehensive, mixed-method research projects to evaluate policies, programs, and practices, with the goal of informing evidence-based recommendations to improve California’s public mental health system. The RS III works independently, collaboratively, and as a leader among the Research and Evaluation staff and with members of other Divisions at the Commission to perform the following functions: 1) Plan, direct, and perform high-level policy research and evaluation activities for management, the Commission, and committees, as directed; 2) Acquire, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources, and report summary statistics relevant to mental health trends, programs, and policies at the program, community, and statewide level; 3) Maintain high-level engagement with Commissioners, Legislators, Legislative staff, State agencies, local mental health representatives, advocacy groups, mental health clients and family members, and various stakeholder organizations; 4) Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations; 5) Develop and manage research and evaluation contracts; 6) Act as a technical scientific subject matter expert within the Commission as well as externally to other state and local organizations and stakeholders;

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.