Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. · 1 day ago
Research Scientist III
New York,NY,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $111K/yr
3+ years expThe Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Research Scientist III in the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. This role involves leading a research team to develop substance use measures and improve data collection methods to support the agency's clinical research priorities.
CharityHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead a research team within the OASAS Division of Planning, Research, Information Management, and Evaluation (PRIME) and collaborate with the New York University (NYU) research team
Collaborate with PRIME leadership, responsible for institutional clinical research priorities, goals and key performance indicators
Utilize advanced research methods, identify gaps between recommended performance measures and existing data collection methods
Develop and implement innovative solutions to bridge these gaps and ensure robust data collection for research and evaluation purposes
Oversee independently the preparation documents related to research activities, including study protocols, progress reports, and briefs to OASAS staff on data system development milestones
Interface with cross-agency staff to define objectives and identify best practices
Facilitate relationships with providers, community representatives, and other stakeholders contributing to data collection and database management
Perform other related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant social science and four years research, evaluation, or data management experience; OR
A Master's degree or J.D. from an accredited college or university in a relevant social science and a minimum of three years of research, evaluation, or data management experience; OR
A Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in a relevant social science and a minimum of two years of research, evaluation, or data management experience
Two years of experience in organizing, managing, and analyzing quantitative data using descriptive statistics evidenced
One year of experience of supervising
Preferred
Demonstrate experience conducting program evaluations from start to finish is required, including samples of final products/reports
Expertise in the use of SAS, R or SQL
Experience working in culturally diverse communities is an asset
Experience in substance use epidemiology and substance use disorder treatment modalities is an asset
Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
Able to calculate, interpret and communicate statistics from data systems and provide findings in a variety of formats to both technical and general audiences
Able to understand, interpret, and critique empirical findings
Able to learn more advanced data skills independently and as needed for data projects
Benefits
Excellent Benefits Package
Company
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc (RFMH) is a private, not-for-profit membership corporation organized in 1952, for the purpose of assisting and enhancing the research and training objectives of the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene and its component agencies; the Office of Mental Health (OMH), the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).
1001-5000 employees
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