Research Assistant VII

New York State Psychiatry Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) seeks a part-time Research Assistant VII to assist with a study on substance use treatment adequacy among formerly incarcerated individuals in the NYC area.

Under supervision, you will help with recruitment, subject tracking, field procedures, and specimen collection, with daytime/evening hours as needed. You will join a multidisciplinary team, handling data collection, schedules, and administrative tasks, contributing to study progress and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, criminal justice, or related field with at least 1 year of research experience.
• Interest in working with adults with legal system engagement or substance use disorders.
• Prior research experience.
• Availability for some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with subject recruitment and tracking, including collection of biological specimens.
• Monitor field work activities and maintain schedules.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts across waves.
• Help develop study questionnaires and assist in manuscript preparation.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Research experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or related field

Tools

Qualtrics

REDCap

Job description

Job Title: Research Assistant VII

Grade: 14

Salary: $27,442.00 - $32,859.50

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time Research Assistant VII position. The incumbent, under the supervision of Site PI and the Field Director, will assist the Field Director and Study Coordinator with activities related to a research study on substance use treatment adequacy among formerly incarcerated individuals residing in the New York City metropolitan area. She/he will work within a multidisciplinary research team to assist with activities related to subject recruitment, subject tracking, and other field-related activities, such in-person research procedures, including the collection of biological specimens. In addition, the incumbent will work in the daytime and evening as needed and will have a strong presence on the field.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with activities related to subject recruitment and subject tracking and other field-related activities, such as the collection of biological specimens. They will also participate in in-office participant activities, such as screening and interviewing research participants.
• Assist with monitoring and documentation of field work-related activities, such as maintaining schedules and supporting training coordination.
• Support study recruitment and retention efforts as instructed, including phone calls, for all waves of the epidemiological study.
• Assist with the development and preparation of study questionnaires; participate in manuscript and project report writing and other research activities.
• Perform various administrative functions as needs arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Public Health, Criminal Justice, or a related field, with at one (1) year of professional research experience.
• Interest in working with adults with legal system engagement, psychiatric and/or substance use disorders
• Prior research experience
• Availability during some evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate participant schedules.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with investigators, study staff, and participants.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.
• Experience or training in substance use and mental health preferred.
• Experience working with people involved in the criminal legal system is preferred.
• Experience with community outreach, participant recruitment, or clinical or research study coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with online research platforms, such as Qualtrics and REDCap, highly preferred.
• Evening and/or weekend/holiday work may be required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Work Location:

1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

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.