Implementation Science Specialist

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings.

About the role

Leads change and organizational transformation to close the ‘research to practice’ gap at Centerstone. Works internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change. Promotes the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations. Assesses barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies. Leads and partners with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation, and foster a supportive organizational culture. Specializes and serves as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks). Supports transformational change by establishing implementation plans, managing workflows, and organizing complex information. Reviews Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Work internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change.
• Promote the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations.
• Assess barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies.
• Lead and partner with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation, and foster a supportive organizational culture.
• Specialize and serve as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks).
• Support transformational change by working with teams to establish implementation plans, manage workflows, and organize complex information.
• Review Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with a Doctorate in Psychology or a related behavioral health field (Doctorate preferred).
• Eight years of professional experience in clinical research, translational science, or other academic setting.
• Ability to apply Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) theory and research to community behavioral health clinic environments to facilitate adoption of excellent clinical practices.
• Specialized training and/or a proven track record of research in Dissemination and/or Implementation Science (D&I).

Skills

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in-person, and virtual methods.

Physical Requirements

• Standing – 20%
• Sitting – 80%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional

Pay

$81,850.00–$122,740.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program