Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/12/19
Applications Due: 03/26/19
Vacancy ID: 65022
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAddiction Services and Supports, Office of
TitleResearch Scientist 4
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Salary Grade27
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $90375 to $111316 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Ave
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12203
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Candidate must have permanent status as a Research Scientist 4, G-27 and interested in reassignment; OR must have a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of professional research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master’s Degree and four years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and two years of such experience.
Preferred Experience: One-year of experience using SAS, SPSS or SQL programming language. Experience working with NYS Medicaid claims and/or performance measurement is a plus.
Duties Description The Research Scientist 4 position is part of the Federal, State and Behavioral Health Data Management and Analysis Unit. The functions of the unit include, but are not limited to:
Management of the Behavioral Health data, including: conducting Medicaid analyses; serving as OASAS data liaison with Department of Health (DOH), Office of Mental Health (OMH), and other stakeholders; and developing performance metrics and outcome measures. Analysis of OASAS Treatment Client Data, including: serving as liaison to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA); working with Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) staff to manage the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) extracts; ensuring that State Outcomes Measurement and Management System (SOMMS) reports are monitored quarterly; and ensuring that performance measurement research findings inform the development and refinement of measures for OASAS and Medicaid Managed Care. Coordinate the use of OASAS treatment data resources, including: facilitating the Data Management Committee (DMC) and Data Protection and Dissemination Committee (DPDC); and reviewing data requests submitted to the DPDC in accordance with established committee procedures, including the protection of patient confidentiality. Management of Pain Grant (collaboration with Research Institute on Addictions and Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene staff), including: coordinating with the Principal Investigator on federally funded Pain Grant initiatives; managing grant staff position(s) at OASAS; conducting matching and related analyses of OASAS Client Data System and Medicaid data required for the Pain Grant research. Produce ad-hoc reports and analyses for priority initiatives.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Tracy Milanese, Human Resources Specialist 2
Telephone (518) 457-2963
Fax (518) 457-4880
Email Address Tracy.Milanese@oasas.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12203
Notes on ApplyingIF INTERESTED, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CURRENT RESUME AND COVER LETTER.
**Please provide your Social Security Number for verification of NYS employment (if applicable).
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