Data Associate (26997)

Join our team at Thrive Behavioral Health as our Data Associate. The position will be an in-office role Monday through Friday based out of our Rosedale office and may require travel between our other offices in Bel Air Millersville Catonsville and Silver Spring.

The Data Associate supports Thrives growing data infrastructure by producing accurate timely reports; maintaining data quality; and contributing to the organizations broader data strategy. This entry-level role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented technologically savvy and interested in developing a career in data within a healthcare or behavioral health environment.

The Data Associate will play a key role in transforming large volumes of data into structured usable information to support leadership decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute recurring reports in accordance with established reporting schedules
• Generate and deliver ad hoc reports to support leadership and departmental needs
• Assist in building and maintaining a comprehensive agency data dictionary to standardize data definitions
• Write troubleshoot and optimize SQL queries for data extraction and reporting
• Clean validate and organize data to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Assist in maintaining and updating existing reports and datasets
• Support data quality assurance efforts including identifying inconsistencies or anomalies
• Collaborate with the Data Analyst and leadership to support ongoing data initiatives
• Contribute to the development and refinement of agency-wide metrics and reporting standards

Technical Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required)
• Ability to work with large datasets and perform basic data cleaning and transformation (required)
• Foundational to intermediate experience with SQL (preferred)
  • In the absence of SQL experience experience with other programs such as SAS SPSS R Python will be considered.
  • Experience with Microsoft Access (preferred)
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau) (preferred)
  • Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems is a plus

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to manage both scheduled and ad hoc work (approximately 50/50 split)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while recognizing when to seek guidance
• Clear and effective communication skills especially when working with non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple concurrent projects

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent or fiveyears work experience.

• Bachelors degree in a related field (e.g. Data Analytics Information Systems Public Health or similar) or equivalent experience
• Experience in healthcare behavioral health or nonprofit settings is a plus but not required

• Prefers CPR/First Aid Certification but not required.

Growth & Development

This role is designed as an entry point into the agencys data function. As the organization continues to expand its data capabilities the Data Associate may have opportunities to grow into more advanced roles including specialization in reporting dashboard development or analytics and may become part of a larger data team.

Why This Role Matters

This position directly supports the agencys mission by ensuring that data is accurate accessible and actionable. The Data Associate helps bridge the gap between raw data and meaningful insight enabling better decisions across clinical and operational teams.

• Interfaces with staff to improve and correct data.
• Works as part of a team as applicable.
• Communicates regularly with Leadership regarding any concerns or needs.
• Identifies and proposes areas for improvement within the data analyst function and throughout the organization as appropriate.
• Performs other duties and tasks as required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industry standards as related to the position of a Data Analyst in Healthcare.
• Extensive knowledge of PC software programs particularly Microsoft Word Excel & Outlook is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Access and SQL including ability to write queries based on business need
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with a variety of professionals and community members.
• Passion for improving access to behavioral health services and supporting those in need.
• A positive goal-oriented mindset and a team-player approach.
• Effective listener and solid verbal communication skills; must be able to concentrate on work amid distractions such as noise conversations and foot traffic.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands.
• Must possess a reading and writing level that provides for clear expression and/or understanding of assignments related to job description.
• Exceptionally detail oriented and organized.
• Has the ability to consistently consult with supervisor when necessary and works as a team.
• Must be flexible and able to demonstrate self-motivation and prioritization.
• Ability to represent the program well with interactions both inside and outside the facility in person through electronic correspondence and over the telephone.
• A keen eye for analyzing data and concisely articulating the outcome.
• Heavily engaged with staff and external partners as applicable for ones role.
• Skilled at maintaining discretion and confidentiality as a professional and in accordance with company policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The essential functions of this job include the following physical and intellectual demands:
• Frequently sit stand and or walk
• Frequently hearing seeing and speaking
• Regularly typing
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with potential for stressful situations
• Comprehends and performs job duties at a reasonable pace while using attention to detail
• Concentrates formulates plans and makes decisions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This role is anticipated to be in a Thrive office.
• The organization cannot control all environments in which a staff member may encounter outside of the Thrive office space however staff are encouraged to notify management to determine if there are reasonable options available. Examples to consider include but are not limited to temperature/humidity of the site smoking and/or pets in the home etc. You may be exposed to other allergens.

EOE: minority/female/disabled/veteran

THE POSITION OFFERS:

• A competitive compensation.
• PTO & Holiday Pay
• Benefits include but are not limited to: health disability paid time off paid holidays 401k plan with a company match short and long term disability company paid life insurance EAP.
• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Thrive is a rapidly growing company offering a great deal of opportunity for advancement and ability to create/develop professional specialties.

For full job description please contact HR at

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87360-$93600 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of Thrive Behavioral Health is to provide quality mental health services to individuals and families with a focus on reducing traditional barriers to accessing treatment and ensuring a high level of collaboration with our community partners.

We are committed to treating patients and their families with the highest regard and respect for patients to work toward reaching their highest growth potential in their therapeutic process. This is accomplished through the strict adherence to the highest ethical standards of care and policies and procedures set forth by the Maryland State Department of Health Services and the Joint Commission.

Thrive Behavioral Health is Joint Commission accredited. Our team of licensed therapists provide individual family and school-based therapy services to adults children and families. Thrive serves clients in Baltimore City and Frederick Baltimore Harford Howard Prince Georges Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties. Our Thrive clinicians take a proactive approach to treatment by meeting with clients in neighborhoods homes and schools to reduce the barriers of traditional mental health treatment. Thrive also has clinic-based programs in Rosedale Catonsville Millersville and Silver Spring and Bel Air.

EEOC STATEMENT:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5 (a) prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability family medical history or genetic information political affiliation military service or other non-merit based factors.