Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResearch Scientist 4 - Anxiety Disorder Clinic, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P23418
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $97826 to $120492 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A doctorate and three years of professional research experience in the appropriate field; or a master’s degree and four years of such experience; or a bachelor’s degree and five years of such experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Masters degree or doctoral degree in psychology or social work.
PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
At least 3 years of postdoctoral experience or 5 years of post-master’s degree experience in clinical psychiatric research. Experience with psychiatric assessments, supervision of clinical staff, and quality control in clinical research
Duties Description Specific responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:
The candidate is expected to:
• Contribute to leadership of the clinical infrastructure of the Anxiety Disorder Clinic and its embedded NYS Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence and Hispanic Treatment Program for conducting cutting edge translational clinical research, including development of novel treatments and service-delivery approaches.
• Conduct diagnostic and clinical psychiatric assessments.
• Train and mentor personnel (research clinicians, students, fellows, research assistants) in assessments and good clinical research practices.
• Support principal investigators in maintaining and overseeing documentation of quality control practices.
• Assist ADC director and principal investigators in managing personnel, including hiring and certification.
• Assist principal investigators in budgeting projects, tracking accounts, and allocating staff effort.
Additional Comments Background Investigation/Justice Center Review:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address hrnyspi@nyspi.columbia.edu
Address
Street New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive – Unit 57
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials:
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH 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 OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.