San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Fellowship Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) is a division within the San County Health System that provides a continuum of services for children, youth, families, adults, and older adults for the prevention, early intervention, and treatment of mental illness and/or substance use conditions. BHRS is offering a placement to a full-time MPA Fellow that is individualized to that student’s interests and provides opportunities in qualitative and quantitative evaluation, program planning, community engagement, and quality improvement projects. This fellowship position last for 1-3 years, with a preference for a 3 year fellow. Potential Assignments Assembling data and providing reports for on-going and ad hoc performance monitoring projects in BHRS. Work with the Quality Improvement team in the completion of performance improvement projects. Participate in quality improvement efforts utilizing LEAN-inspired techniques Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of BHRS efforts to develop Community Service Areas (CSA). CSA is an effort by BHRS to ensure services are related to the communities in which clients live. Participate in stakeholder processes for services funded under the Mental Health Services Act. Desired Skill Sets Familiarity with quantitative evaluation using data stored in a common databases, such as Excel and Access. Ability to provide oral and written reports of data and findings. Ability to engage stakeholders in an effort to assess their needs and build consensus Work effectively in teams Interest in the field of behavioral health Departmental Website:
San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Fellowship Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) is a division within the San County Health System that provides a continuum of services for children, youth, families, adults, and older adults for the prevention, early intervention, and treatment of mental illness and/or substance use conditions. BHRS is offering a placement to a full-time MPA Fellow that is individualized to that student’s interests and provides opportunities in qualitative and quantitative evaluation, program planning, community engagement, and quality improvement projects. This fellowship position last for 1-3 years, with a preference for a 3 year fellow. Potential Assignments Assembling data and providing reports for on-going and ad hoc performance monitoring projects in BHRS. Work with the Quality Improvement team in the completion of performance improvement projects. Participate in quality improvement efforts utilizing LEAN-inspired techniques Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of BHRS efforts to develop Community Service Areas (CSA). CSA is an effort by BHRS to ensure services are related to the communities in which clients live. Participate in stakeholder processes for services funded under the Mental Health Services Act. Desired Skill Sets Familiarity with quantitative evaluation using data stored in a common databases, such as Excel and Access. Ability to provide oral and written reports of data and findings. Ability to engage stakeholders in an effort to assess their needs and build consensus Work effectively in teams Interest in the field of behavioral health Departmental Website:
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