Behavioral Health Data & Reporting Specialist

Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Social Services Program Specialist II

Opening Date: July 3 2025

Closing Date: July 17 2025

Job Class Code: 5093

Grade: 25 (Supervisory Services)

Salary: $58552.00 - $82700.80 per year*

*This is inclusive of a 2.00% recruitment and retention stipend

Position Number: 03030-4745

Location: Augusta

Are you passionate about using data to positively impact programming decision making and service delivery in behavioral health and substance use programs Join a collaborative team that plays a critical role in shaping public health outcomes across Maine. As a Data Analyst in the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) youll apply your technical and analytical skills to support meaningful programs that serve some of the states most vulnerable populations. If you thrive on purpose-driven work value teamwork and enjoy translating data into action this is the opportunity for you.

Core Responsibilities:

As a Data Analyst you will be responsible for compiling cleaning analyzing and maintaining data in multiple information systems utilized by OBH. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Validating data submitted by providers in preparation for federal reporting
Accepting organizing and completing data requests in compliance with all state and federal data regulations.
Creating and distributing reports to a range of interest holders.
Assist program staff in designing and developing information collection and reporting systems.
Creating accurate and high-quality data visualizations
Collaborate with program staff and grant managers to ensure that data is provided for program planning federal reporting contract monitoring and technical assistance.
Provide training and assistance to program staff and providers on translating their needs into electronic information systems.
The OBH Data Team is a highly collaborative unit that often experiences peak high-paced periods throughout the year. You may also be responsible for assisting the team on other various tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in social services or program management with experience in the early care and education system and/or childrens mental health system.

Preferred candidates will have:

Experience with complex large-scale relational databases and data systems and advanced statistical software such as RStudio SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
Demonstrated data analysis skills including the use of Excel Tableau SQL R and/or other similar programs.
Knowledge of mental health or substance use disorder treatment programs and the types of services available within the State of Maine
Knowledge of applicable federal programs and policies related to mental health and substance use.
Experience in conducting program evaluation
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.

Please submit a cover letter addressing your skills and/or prior experience in each of the two following areas. If you do not provide this information your application may not be processed.

1. Please summarize your experience with planning developing monitoring and evaluating data collection systems.
2. Please discuss the database platforms you are familiar with and the type of information in those databases including but not limited to COGNOS SSRS RStudio PMP DSS Tableau and/or Microsoft programs.

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health safety resilience and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the States population including children families older Mainers and individuals with disabilities mental illness and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health operates two state psychiatric hospitals and provides oversight to health care providers.

The Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) within DHHS is responsible for providing leadership and active partnership in Maines comprehensive system of support to communities and individuals with substance use and mental health conditions through a network of community providers.

The OBH takes responsibility for a behavioral health continuum of care that serves the whole person the whole community. We promote a population health approach that includes a full spectrum of services from early intervention treatment crisis care to recovery. Our role is to ensure Mainers with mental health substance use and co-occurring disorders are not just symptom free but living a life of dignity hope and meaning. We partner with providers communities and citizens to offer support resources education training technical assistance and services.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Rachel Sukeforth at

To apply please upload a current resume and a cover letter addressing the two competency areas identified in the Requirements Section.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

To request a paper application please contact

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11196.96 - $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than full-time.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.