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Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority · 8 hours ago

Data Analyst-Innovation & Comm Engagement

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$78K/yr - $98K/yr

2+ years exp

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority is focused on behavioral health initiatives, and they are seeking a Data Analyst to support Innovation & Community Engagement. The role involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting data to evaluate program impact and support data-informed decision-making for various stakeholders.

GovernmentHealth CareRehabilitationWellness

Responsibilities

Collect, enter, and maintain datasets from multiple programs including co-response, jail navigator, jail discharge follow-up, homeless outreach, and mobile clinic mental health services

Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of incoming data from internal teams and external partners

Maintain and update data logs, tracking tools, and create dashboards

Perform routine data audits to identify and resolve inconsistencies, duplicates, missing values, and formatting errors

Develop and implement quality assurance protocols to enhance data reliability

Conduct descriptive and comparative analysis to assess program outcomes, service trends, and population characteristics

Generate routine and ad-hoc reports for leadership, funders, and stakeholders

Develop visualizations and summaries using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools to communicate findings

Work closely with program managers, outreach staff, and partner agencies to align data collection methods and ensure timely submissions

Support integration of data from law enforcement, jails, HMIS, behavioral health systems, and other partner platforms

Ensure adherence to HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other confidentiality and data security requirements

Maintain detailed documentation of data sources, definitions, and analytic methodologies

Qualification

Data analysisData visualizationExcelPower BITableauData entryBehavioral health experienceCriminal justice dataAttention to detailCommunication skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Statistics, Data Science, or related field

Minimum of 2 years of experience in data entry, analysis, or evaluation within health, human services, or justice settings

Proficiency in Excel, and at least one data analysis or visualization tool (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SPSS, or other)

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple datasets with confidentiality

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Experience working with behavioral health, homelessness, or criminal justice data

Familiarity with systems such as HMIS, EHRs, jail management platforms, or law enforcement databases

Knowledge of data-sharing practices, especially in cross-sector public service initiatives

Company

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is a safety net organization that provides a full array of supports and services to children with serious emotional disturbances, adults with mental illness, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and individuals with substance use disorders.

Founded in 2013

Detroit, Michigan, USA

201-500 employees