Careers

The Commission’s full-time, dedicated staff conducts robust, nonpartisan public policy research on topics selected by members and uses research findings to make policy recommendations that inform legislators’ policy decisions.

BHC analysts

• engage in primary research through interviews, fieldwork, surveys, and other qualitative methods;
• perform data analysis, including occasional statistical analysis;
• synthesize information from secondary sources (e.g., other state research, journals);
• develop actionable recommendations for BHC members’ consideration; and
• support members in drafting legislation and budget language to enact recommendations during the legislative session and;
• represent the agency before legislative audiences and a variety of stakeholders.

BHC staff can have a variety of backgrounds but would generally hold an advanced degree in public policy or administration, health policy, law, a clinical discipline, or a related research-based discipline.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with the Behavioral Health Commission, please click here for more information.