POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTJob Title: Special Assistant, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use prevention, Care, & TreatmentSalary Grade: 20Salary Range: $71,613- $72,190 The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of a Special Assistant, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use prevention, Care, & Treatment. The Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention, Care and Treatment (BADUPCT) works to close gaps and reduce overall morbidity and mortality related to alcohol and substance use among New Yorkers. BADUPCT develops, implements, and evaluates interventions and prevention strategies through contracting of treatment, recovery, and support services; policy analysis and development; epidemiology and surveillance; dissemination of treatment and management guidelines; harm reduction initiatives; public and provider outreach and education; and community involvement and interagency collaboration. The Bureau amplifies the voices of those most impacted and focuses on inequitable structural, social, service, and communication factors that drive disparities.Duties and Responsibilities:Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Use prevention, Care, & Treatment, the Special Assistant will:•Conduct literature reviews particularly regarding evidence-based practices and innovation in relevant mental health services to inform outcome measures, survey development and research design. •Support scheduling and calendar activities for bureau leadership, takes notes when necessary, and participates in planning activities.•Provide input and organization for presentations/conferences and talking points for bureau leadership.•Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify, integrate, and analyze available health Information and health outcomes data for underserved populations in New York City. •Develop and present reports, briefings, proposals, position statements, and presentations for internal and external distribution at the direction of the AC. •Participate in special projects and workgroups as assigned. •Represent the AC as requested to community partners, providers, and the public.•Manages travel arrangements for AC. •Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications:•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 with one (1) year of responsible full-time experience in an appropriate field of specialization. or•A bachelor'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 with two (2) years of responsible full-time experience in an appropriate field of specialization.Preferred Qualifications: •Demonstrates astute project management.•Possesses excellent organizational skills. •Strong verbal and written communication skills. •High level of proficiency in office and project management, and daily operations. •Display traits of a resourceful, meticulous, dependable individual.•Proven Self-starter.Remote Work Policy: DOHMH employees working through RFMH are allowed a Hybrid option post training and onboarding.Sponsorship Policy: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101 Salary: $71,613- $72,190To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter on our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.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/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Minimum Salary: 71613 Maximum Salary: 72190 Salary Unit: Yearly