Research Analyst, Bureau of Mental Health

City of New York
New York, NY
Category Research
Job Description
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.

Requirements

  • 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;
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
  • Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.
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