Research Project Manager II
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 68278 - 82189
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Research Project Manager II
Grade: 19
Salary: $68278-$82189
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Research Project Manager II. The Division on Substance Use Disorders Department of Psychiatry New York State Psychiatric Institute is seeking a Masters level applicant for a Research Project Manager II position. This is a full-time position. The candidate will fulfill the role of a Technology Transfer Specialist for the Opioid Response Network (ORN) which coordinates and provides training and technical assistance to enhance efforts already underway in New York and New Jersey focusing on applying evidence-based practices in prevention treatment and recovery for substance use disorders (with a specific focus on opioid and stimulant use disorders) to meet locally identified needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- This position will work within the Opioid Response Network (ORN) a SAMHSA funded training and technical assistance (TTA) program to assist with implementation on cross systems projects that focus on supporting substance-used related work in both New York and New Jersey.
- Manage caseload of 20-30 Technical Assistance (TA) requests under the supervision of the Project Director (Research Project Manager III) to facilitate planning communication and provision of appropriate TA to individuals and organizations. Oversee the day to day operations of TTA protocols involving coordination of state and national partners as well as appropriate triaging of ORN resources.
- Coordinate detailed logistics for project activities data management outcome evaluations and oversee day to day to operations to meet deliverables and tight deadlines.
- Support the technical assistance teams in the substantive coordination of TA requests including the conduct of needs assessment identification of evidence-based interventions linkage to TA resources and selection of and coordination with consultants.
- Assist with and/or deliver training and technical assistance where appropriate.
- Collaborate with state and regional agencies outreach and/or exhibiting to stakeholders and community providers and increasing knowledge about evidence-based practices to address opioid and stimulant use disorders
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree in public health social work psychology or a related field or bachelors degree with (3)-(5) years of experience in a related field or project management in mental health or behavioral health.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a provider of mental health substance use or related health services preferred.
- Familiarity with substance use resources in the New York and New Jersey region; Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team.
- Experience with project management and project management software
- Knowledge of substance use disorders in particular best practices for the treatment of opioid use disorders.
- Ability to think strategically and manage multiple projects on a tight time frame with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills.
Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive New York NY 10032
To Apply: Submit an application through our website at 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Quantitative Research
- Spss
- Clinical Research
- Data Collection
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Survey Design
- Qualitative Research
- Market Research
- Research & Development
- Project Coordination
About Company
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene connects scientists and supporters. RFMH is responsible for administering grants and sponsored research contracts for the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene and its agencies. It administers more than $60 million annually. The foundat ... View more
