Data Associate- Behavioral Health; In-Person

Job Location:

Rosedale Office - Rosedale, MD 21237, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Other, 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent or five years’ work experience.
• Bachelor’s 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.

This role is designed as an entry point into the agency’s 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.

This position directly supports the agency’s 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.

• 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…