April 2nd, 2024
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Research Scientist III
Salary Grade 25: $88,938 - $101,067
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and hard-working candidate to fill the full-time position of Research Scientist III in the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). In response to the continuing overdose crisis, OASAS is calling for new approaches that embrace person-centered care, evidence-based practices, equitable treatment, and harm reduction principles. OASAS envisions a revised treatment system that better retains clients in treatment, mitigates adverse healthcare events, and reduces deaths. To this end, OASAS is embarking on a new collaboration with New York University on a National Institutes of Health grant to support the transformation of the data architecture and reporting across the OASAS system of care.
This Research Scientist III will be responsible for working closely with Division of Planning, Research, Information Management, and Evaluation leadership in employing data science approaches, techniques, and methods to develop substance use and use disorder measures that reflect agency wide needs in reporting and evaluation.
A successful candidate thrives in a highly collaborative, diverse cross-team work environment; has experience in data systems management and process improvement; demonstrates adaptability with the capacity to handle multiple demands and changes in a dynamic fast-paced environment; and has strong organizational, writing, and oral communication skills. Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Location: Dependent on candidate's location but the work location would be at one of the two addresses listed below:
1450 Western Avenue, Albany, New York or,
501 7th Avenue, NY, NY 10018
Salary: Commensurate with experience
To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
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