CCBHC Project Evaluator​/Data Engineer

Plains Area Mental Health is seeking a full-time CCBHC Project Evaluator/Data Engineer to strengthen both its data infrastructure and its grant evaluation capabilities. This role supports the technical architecture of clinical data systems while also overseeing strategic measurement and evaluation tied to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. The position is primarily remote from Iowa, with occasional travel.

You will lead data infrastructure and grant evaluation efforts, acting as both a technical architect for clinical data systems and a strategic evaluator of CCBHC metrics. The work connects engineering and analytics to ensure evaluation outcomes align with the program model and reporting needs.

• Lead data infrastructure and grant evaluation efforts.
• Serve as the technical architect of clinical data systems.
• Serve as the strategic evaluator of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) metrics.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in health informatics, Data Science, Public Health, Behavioral Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of data engineering, ETL development, or database management experience (preferably in a healthcare or HER setting).
• Proven track record in grant-funded evaluation, specifically with SAMHSA programs or the CCBHC model.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and informal or formal people management, including training, cross-functional leadership, and mentoring.
• Technical proficiency with SQL
  , Tableau
  , Power BI
  , and statistical software.
• Familiarity with behavioral health compliance standards including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurance.

• SQL, Tableau, Power BI
• Statistical software
• HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2

• Location: Iowa (remote)
• Salary: USD 90, per year
• Experience: 3+ years

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO: 160 hours in the first year with annual increases
• 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Approved sites for NHSC Loan Repayment