Planning Analyst

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking one (1) qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of a Planning Analyst.

Under direct supervision of the Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for the Bureau of Community Awareness, Action, Response (BCAARE), the Planning Analyst will receive training in performing beginning level scientific and applied research. With latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and autonomy, the Planning Analyst will assist with providing research duties and analyses, in support of a variety of planning activities including analyzing and developing BCAARE's planning practices and procedures, researching emerging needs and community engagement strategies, and managing ad hoc planning/policy/research projects, including but not limited to the following:

• →Coordinate the development of BCAARE's annual and/or four-year Local Services Plan (LSP) as mandated by the NYS Mental Hygiene Law and recommend methods of monitoring and evaluation outcomes for the Bureau.
• →Contribute to collaboration for behavioral health systems planning across BCAARE by participating in meetings, workshops, and projects that include various levels of staff including senior leadership.
• →Coordinate Community Services Board (CSB) Subcommittee(s) led by BCAARE, as applicable, including facilitating engagements and evaluations, managing quarterly meetings and communications.
• →Continuously research and create research/policy briefs, memoranda, and reports for various audiences including the NYC Health Department leadership, City/State partners, service providers and other community members.
• →Contribute to the development of research surveys, tracking mechanisms, procedures, and other tools necessary for improving behavioral health, as identified by the CSB.
• →Attend community events, public forums, stakeholder meetings and/or hold focus groups and/or develop surveys to obtain community input for local services planning.
• →Contribute to long term planning for all Offices in the Bureau informed by policy in collaboration with the Policy and Planning Analyst, in collaboration with the Office Data Aggregation, Translation, and Analytics.
• →Coordinate with Policy and Planning Analyst and Office of Strategy and Operations to inform long-term planning needs.
• →Perform additional research-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university and 3 years experience with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
• Master's degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university and 2 years experience with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

• Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to synthesize highly complex information into content relevant to a particular reader or situation.
• Background and demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health planning and/or health policy, policy analysis, program planning, health promotion, and New York's behavioral health landscape.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Location: 42-09 28th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101

To 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 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.