Research Project Manager III

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for a part-time Research Project Manager III position in the Pathophysiology & Treatment Research Division of the New York State Psychiatric Institute.

The role involves project coordination, staff training, and technical assistance for the SAMHSA-funded Sober/Recovery Housing supplement, with a focus on regional activities. The position supports coordinating outreach with state authorities and recovery housing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Social/Behavioral Science or health-related field.
• At least 2 years of experience providing training or TA to the behavioral health workforce.
• At least 2 years of knowledge of best practices for the treatment of substance use disorders.
• At least 1 year of knowledge pertaining to the recovery housing model.
• Preferred MPH or MSW; experience navigating housing challenges for people with SUDs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activities related to the supplemental funding as project coordinator.
• Lead regional environmental scan of recovery housing capacity in HHS Region 2.
• Lead outreach with regional stakeholders including SSAs and RCOs.
• Serve as liaison between ATTC regional and the National Alliance for Recovery Residences.
• Adapt national recovery housing curricula for regional use.
• Contribute to curriculum development and regional Learning Collaborative.
• Facilitate regional training workshops on recovery housing topics.
• Coordinate regionally-based technical assistance for expansion of recovery housing.
• Support the Project Director and other duties as needed.

Skills

Training/TA experience

SUD knowledge

Recovery housing knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Social/Behavioral Science or health-related discipline

MPH or MSW (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Research Project Manager III
Grade: 26
Salary: $50,324.50-$60,019.50

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time Research Project Manager III position. The Pathophysiology & Treatment Research (PTR) Division, Department of Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute is seeking a Master's level applicant for a Research Project Manager III position. The candidate will fulfill the role of a Research Project Manager III, functioning as a project coordinator and senior staff trainer and technical assistance specialist for the Sober / Recovery Housing supplement funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC) Cooperative Agreement. This is a part-time (50% effort) position, that is funded as a one-year supplement through September 29, 2027. The Sober/Recovery Housing T/TA Supplement directly advances SAMHSA's strategic priorities by promoting the expansion of accountability-driven sober/recovery housing models, by building the T/TA infrastructure needed to translate funding into recovery housing implementation fidelity at the state and provider levels.

The salary range for 100% FTE is from $100,649-$120,039

Duties and Responsibilities

• This position will assume primary oversight of all activities related to the supplemental funding. Functioning as a project coordinator, this individual will work closely with the Project Director (Dr. Chaple) to ensure timely completions of all tasks;
• Lead a regionally focused environmental scan that assesses recovery housing capacity and needs in HHS Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Collaborate with NCO to prepare results for reporting to SAMHSA.
• Assume primary responsibility for conducting outreach with regional stakeholders including single state authorities (SSAs), recovery housing state affiliates, recovery community organizations (RCOs), recovery housing operators, and more.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the regional ATTC and the National Alliance for Recovery Residences, who is being subcontracted as the lead subject matter expert (SME) on recovery housing to inform development/delivery of training and TA.
• Lead the adaptation of the NARR developed national recovery housing curricula for regional application.
• Contribute to curriculum development as needed.
• Facilitate regional training workshops on recovery housing related topics.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate (as needed) regionally-based technical assistance for the expansion of recovery housing.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of one (1) regionally-focused Learning Collaborative (LC) on recovery housing.
• Assist PD (Dr. Chaple) in any other project-related duties, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must have a master's degree in a Social/Behavioral Science or health-related discipline;
• Minimum (2) years of experience providing training or technical assistance to the behavioral health workforce;
• Minimum (2) years of experience demonstrating In-depth knowledge of best practices for the treatment of substance use disorders;
• Minimum (1) year of experience demonstrating knowledge pertaining to the recovery housing model.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will possess a Master of Public Health (MPH) or a master's in social work (MSW);
• Preferred candidates will possess specific experience pertaining to the navigation of housing challenges for people with SUDs.

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. 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant. Salary: $50324.50 - $60019.50 per year.