Data Intern, DBHDD

State of Opioid Response- Health Education and Program Development Intern

About DBHDD: 

Created by the Governor and General Assembly in 2009, the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and its network of community providers offer treatment and support services to help people with behavioral health challenges achieve recovery by focusing on their strengths. Through uniquely tailored supports and services, we help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities attain independence and lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. Within DBHDD, the Office of Behavioral Health Prevention and Federal Grants (OBHPFG) is charged with providing prevention leadership, strategic planning, and services to improve the mental/emotional well-being of communities, families, and individuals in Georgia. OBHPFG works in substance abuse prevention, suicide prevention, and mental health promotion while being mindful of cultural and linguistic competency in all three areas. OBHPFG assists its providers in developing strategic plans specific to their communities to provide appropriate services to pre- vent substance abuse, prevent suicide, and promote public health. OBHPFG gathers data from its providers and analyzes their effectiveness in reducing the burden of substance abuse and suicide throughout Georgia. OBHPFG uses data from various sources to first develop the state’s priority issues and then to develop a statewide strategy to then assess progress made towards those priority issues.

Intern Description: 

The Data Intern will assist the OBHPFG Data Analyst in supporting the projects and ac- tivities of OBHPFG. OBHPFG manages and operates 22 prevention projects throughout the state of Georgia. The intern will become familiar with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and understand how it is used to effectively plan and im- plement prevention work. Intern experience will include working closely with OBHPFG staff, particularly in the review of data products either for the public or in-office use. Intern may conduct literature reviews on specific data indicators within substance abuse prevention or suicide prevention. Intern will assist with developing and producing infographics and fact sheets for in-office use as well as office-sponsored public events. This will include translating data into consumable facts, effectively writing for a specified audience, and using the ba- sics of graphic design to create a visually appealing product. Intern will participate in and assist with planning the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Student currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Health or a related field who will have completed on year of coursework upon starting the internship
• Ability to work at assigned office (2 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303) as needed
• Ability to effectively work from home, including participation in virtual meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, particularly with Excel, PowerPoint, and Stata
• Research experience (can include skills gained from completing coursework)
• Working knowledge of prevention, health promotion, and health literacy

How to Apply and Additional Information:  

• Application deadline: May 20th 2020;
• Length of the internship: June 2020 to August 2020 
• Email resume and cover letter to Malinda [dot] Gowin [at] dbhdd [dot] ga [dot] gov
• For more information about the department, click here!