Behavioral Health System Baltimore · 10 hours ago
Director, Data
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$116K/yr - $116K/yr
3+ years expBehavioral Health System Baltimore (BHSB) is seeking a Director of Data to lead the collection, management, and analysis of data across the organization and the behavioral health system in Baltimore City. This senior leadership role involves shaping a cross-departmental data ecosystem to strengthen decision-making and promote behavioral health and wellness in the community.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and train BHSB team members on data collection, entry, analysis, and interpretation
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align data efforts with operational needs
Oversee and ensure methodological rigor in the execution of data analyses
Play a critical role in ensuring that insights are translated into compelling narratives and tools that drive both community impact and policy engagement, in alignment with BHSB’s priorities
Ability to distill complex topics into clear, reliable, and actionable insights for diverse audiences
Oversee data analysis initiatives across BHSB programs and activities
Present the organization’s data findings to internal and external partners
Pose strategic, insight driven questions to surface underlying requirements, clarify objectives, and guide the development of effective data solutions
Lead the design and implementation of data frameworks that support internal learning and decision-making, positioning the organization as a thought leader in behavioral health
Build staff capacity to interpret, question, and use data ethically and effectively and support the development of innovative opportunities for learning across teams
Provide guidance and coaching support to staff on measurement, evaluation, impact, and learning
Ensure the tools for building knowledge through human-centered data gathering are deployed across every level of the organization
Facilitate consistent engagement with the Executive Team and key leaders across BHSB to review progress, success, and challenges in the implementation of BHSB’s priority practice areas and overall outcome goals
Lead preparation and follow-up for stakeholder conversations on behalf of the CEO and President, ensuring that participants have the evidence and analysis needed to understand progress and make actionable decisions
Collaborate with BHSB’s Vice President of Operations to develop, inform, and manage Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) to ensure compliant, ethical data exchange with partners and funders
Prepare for and predict changes in the behavioral health system along with implications for the organization's work
Lead rapid response data analysis during emerging behavioral health trends, crises, or public health events
Direct the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to identify behavioral health service gaps, trends, and outcomes
Lead primary and desktop research, both qualitative and quantitative, with an understanding of survey methodologies
Facilitate and oversee the creation of data visualization dashboards (primarily using Tableau and Power BI) to foster data-driven decision-making for internal and external stakeholders
Lead the creation of innovative visualization tools in collaboration with BHSB’s Communications team
Develop and implement an organization-wide data strategy reflecting BHSB’s goals, demonstrating the impact of behavioral health initiatives and administrative services
Establish and enforce data governance frameworks, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and privacy
Collaborate with Director, IT to understand and support information security and privacy controls across all systems
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding health information
Collaborate with BHSB’s Director, Information Technology, to gain in foundational knowledge of the technology roadmap for data systems at the organization
Troubleshoot data systems to ensure proper performance and security
Collaborate with BHSB’s Director, Technology to ensure operability of data management systems and the maintenance of datasets across multiple user groups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in data science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, and related fields
3 - 6 years' experience in data management and analytics
Minimum 3 years in a supervisor capacity
Minimum 2 years in a leadership position managing the data function for a department or an organization
Minimum 2 - 4 years working in the behavioral health field, and/or a non-profit environment
Proficiency in SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) is required
Ability to work on multiple complex projects at once in a fast-paced environment
Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to exploring new ideas and emerging methodologies
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills
Advanced organizational and collaboration skills
Passion for communicating the story of data demonstrated knowledge and various data methodologies
Proven track record using array variety of analytical tools
Technical proficiency with data visualization tools
Ability to interact in a hybrid/virtual environment
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel locally 10% of the time is required
Preferred
Master's degree, preferred
Orientation to MDH regulations, COMAR, or similar local and state reporting is desired
Familiarity with EHR systems is desired
Knowledge and experience with the implementation of applicable AI tools and their impact on business practices and utilization
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Employer paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
403(b) plan with employer contribution
A choice of 4 FSA plans
An employee paid legal benefit
Generous PTO
13 days paid holiday
Employer paid HRA accessed by a $5,000/$10,000 debit card to cover eligible deductible and copay expenses
Company
Behavioral Health System Baltimore
Behavioral Health System Baltimore is a nonprofit organization that provides health care and medical care services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.09MKey Investors
Horizon Foundation
2023-01-19Grant· $0.07M
2022-01-18Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Lynn Mumma
Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Operations
Recent News
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