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Research Analyst, Bureau of Mental Health
- DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
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Job Description
Position Summary:
The Research Analyst will work in the Office of Research and Evaluation to improve the Bureau's program evaluation and research activities to better meet the mental health needs of New Yorkers. The individual will serve as a centralized research and analytic resource for Mental Health Bureau leadership and staff regarding research design, survey development, program evaluation, and data analysis to inform Bureau planning and policy decisions.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of program evaluation and research activities.
- Work collaboratively with program stakeholders to develop key outcomes and indicators to measure implementation and success of program activities.
- Design and conduct analyses of existing program and administrative data (e.g., Medicaid, Department of Correction) to evaluate program outcomes and processes; employ methods for predictive data analysis using cross-sectional and longitudinal data.
- Clean, recode, and manipulate data and assist in data management efforts through data quality review and thorough documentation of data management decisions.
- Respond rapidly and accurately to internal and external requests for data.
- Effectively present and interpret data findings verbally, in writing and in graphical format to program management, non-technical audiences, and program leadership, advise leadership on limitations and provide actionable recommendations.
- Assist in the writing of technical and research publications and reports on the evaluation of Mental Health Programs.
- Conduct literature reviews to inform research questions, analysis design and outcome measures.
- Manage multiple projects and collaborate with other research and program staff.
- Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Incorporate an equity lens throughout all aspects of work.
Preferred Skills:
- The successful candidate will have 3-5 years full time experience processing, cleaning, manipulating, and analyzing large programs or administrative datasets using software such as SAS, R, and SQL.
- Competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is needed.
- A background and experience with research, program evaluation methodologies, survey development and implementation, and data analysis is preferred.
- The candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- The individual will be self-motivated, self-disciplined, and able to work independently.
- The candidate will have a strong sense of teamwork and the ability to get along with a wide range of people.
- The individual will possess project management skills.
- Ability to solve problems and research issues is imperative.
Why you should work for us:
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-654
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744
Minimum Qualifications
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Policy, Research & Analysis
Salary : $10,000