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Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly qualified senior science writer to research, write, and edit information on evidence-based practices and service delivery models related to mental health and substance use. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience synthesizing evidence on a key topic or intervention, and authoring content that provides guidance and support to practitioners, communities, service systems, and other stakeholders.
DUTIES
Research and write comprehensive short-and long-form publications on topics related to mental health and substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery.
Lead or contribute to the full range of product development activities, including conceptualizing product formats, developing publication rationale, developing substantive outlines, and translating peer-reviewed research into clear and actionable content.
Perform extensive research by reviewing published literature, collaborating with subject matter experts, and reviewing legislative and regulatory guidance.
Prepare literature reviews and annotated bibliographies and conduct environmental scans.
Draft evidence-based documents that follow plain language guidelines and accurately represent all source material.
Assess and incorporate internal and external reviewer feedback.
Fact check content written by others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. in public health, psychology, psychiatry, or a related field.
10 years of experience writing science and health content, preferably for a government agency such as SAMHSA, NIH or HHS.
Familiarity with mental health and substance use disorder research, treatment, prevention, and recovery support services.
Proven ability to identify, review, and assess the quality of topic-specific research literature, and to synthesize research information independently, with minimal guidance from content experts.
Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings and consensus-based content development meetings.
Experience in client-facing roles.
Knowledge of and experience applying Federal plain language guidelines.
Experience using APA, Chicago, and GPO style manuals.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, EndNote, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Salary Range: $110,000 to $140,000 per year
For a complete listing of benefits, please visit our careers page at
Hendall Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Science, Research, and Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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