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Date Posted 09/18/26

Applications Due10/05/26

Vacancy ID225194

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AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleResearch Scientist 2, Central Office;

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade22

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

Salary RangeFrom $86031 to $108921 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Albany

Street Address Office of Mental Health

150 Broadway, Suite 500

City Menands

StateNY

Zip Code12204

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Research Scientist 2, Grade 22, position in the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Office of Population Health & Evaluation, Bureau of Program Research & Evaluation. The Research Scientist 2 supports the Bureau of Program Research and Evaluation which is responsible for developing and maintaining a systematic research-based approach to evaluating OMH programs and initiatives.

The Research Scientist 2, G22, will be responsible for supporting evaluation of hospital-related initiatives, including participation in implementing evaluation plans, developing and conducting surveys, developing qualitative data collection protocols, conducting interviews and focus groups, conducting qualitative data analysis, developing reports and presentations for a broad range of audiences, and disseminating findings. This position will report to the lead evaluator as part of the MHI hospital-related evaluation team working under the direction of Senior Research Scientists, and in close collaboration with OMH program staff overseeing and implementing all hospital-related policies and initiatives, as prioritized by the OMH Hospital Work Steering Committee and OMH leadership.

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

• Communication and liaison with program oversight, providers and other stakeholders.
• Conduct interviews and focus groups.
• Develop and conduct surveys using REDCap software.
• Conduct qualitative analyses and written reporting.
• Support requirement development of interactive reporting (e.g., Tableau) to provide ongoing actionable recommendations and insight for senior leadership and other constituents.
• Prepare and present evaluation findings to program stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, research papers, reviews and summaries for senior leadership and other constituents.

Minimum Qualifications This is a full-time, non-competitive position. The minimum qualifications for appointment to a Research Scientist 2 position are a bachelor's degree and three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field OR a master's degree and two years of professional research experience in an appropriate field. A Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience. Appropriate fields include Biostatistics, Economics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or a related social science field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of experience with SAS coding.

Three years of experience creating Tableau reports.

Three years of experience using Excel.

One year of experience analyzing claims data.

Additional Comments 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.

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.

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

Name Brianna Cherrier

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 #225194 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.

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