Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleResearch Scientist 3; Central Office

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $100336 to $125413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County New York

Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

25 Beaver Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10004

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Research Scientist 3, Grade 25, position in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Office of Population Health & Evaluation, Bureau of Population Health Interventions. The Research Scientist 3 will support the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Office of Population Health & Evaluation, Bureau of Program Research and Evaluation. The portfolio of the Bureau of Program Research and Evaluation includes the development and maintenance of a systematic research-based approach to evaluating OMH programs, and developing, implementing, and monitoring systems to track the uptake and the care and outcomes of individuals served by OMH programs in the New York public mental health system. This position will work closely with OPHE Directors and senior Research Scientists to manage the daily activities related to evaluation and reporting efforts for screening and providing services to children with Medicaid under age 21 with a diagnosed mental health or behavioral health condition and recommended for intensive home and community-based mental health services.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage and conduct a statewide needs assessment for children and youth
• Aid in the development and maintenance of a data-driven quality improvement performance plan, which reviews, measures, and reports on a series of defined performance indicators related to improving access to relevant child and youth services.
• Collaborate with OMH counterparts in the Division of Integrated Community Services for Children and Families and DOH partners on finalizing and executing quality improvement indicators, interim targets, quarterly and ad hoc reporting procedures and content.
• Manage annual performance audits, conducted by independent reviewers to ensure adequate access of relevant services to children, youth, and families.
• Collaborate with OMH data analytics and medical informatics colleagues within the Office of Population Health and Evaluation to design and execute the analytic plan.
• Manage new data collection efforts to capture the performance of services for children and youth screened and enrolled in relevant services.
• Manage systems of user-friendly, public reporting that comply with the established reporting timeline and required OMH and state guidelines for accessibility and branding.
• Support OPHE in developing, implementing, and complying with human ethics and data use agreements.
• Manage literature reviews on other state models for providing sufficient care to eligible youth and families.
• Supervise assigned Research Scientists.

Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive:
A bachelor’s degree and four years of professional research experience in an appropriate field OR a master’s degree and three years of professional research experience in an *appropriate field.

*Appropriate fields include Biostatistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related social science field.

Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading program evaluation projects, conducting quantitative and qualitative data analysis, utilizing scholarly research, large-scale evaluations which include complex data collection protocols across multiple sites, supporting publishing public and technical reports, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, public speaking to large and professional audiences, developing deliverables that integrate multiple data sources, experience writing evaluation progress reports or scientific manuscripts, child and youth mental health service system and preferably with intensive care coordination, and home-based behavioral health services.

Additional Comments Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH 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 OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Ciara Palmo

Telephone

Fax (518) 486-3897

Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

Street NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12229

 

Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #205254 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.