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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTProject CoordinatorSalary Grade 18: $61,811 - $70,591The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidates to fill a full time position of Project Coordinator in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Bureau of Treatment Services to further develop and expand specialized services to support veterans, first responders, specialized populations and their families who are impacted by substance use and/or problem gambling.Duties and Responsibilities:Promote the use of trauma informed care, best practices, effective treatment models and therapies to ensure ongoing clinical competence of OASAS credentialed individuals, licensed mental health professionals, and OASAS certified and funded programs.Assist with drafting Q&A documents, technical assistance webinars, and guidance materials and will attend meetings with state and local partners as needed.Coordinate with other bureaus and state agencies to support a thorough service structure for veterans, first responders, and other special populations.Support the implementation of a program designation for veterans and military involved individuals.Be able to travel up to 15%Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in human services and two years of professional clinical or professional administrative experience in a public or private agency or program that directly provides diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, or aftercare to a clientele with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorders.A Master's degree in human service may substitute for one year of professional clinical or professional administrative experience described in the first bullet; ORA Ph.D. in human services with professional clinical or professional administrative experience described in the first bullet.A valid driver's license.Preferred Qualifications:Preference to a candidate who has lived military and/or emergency responder experience ORTwo (2) years of experience providing direct services to veterans or emergency responders more than 50% of the time.Candidate is a CASAC or licensed mental health professional.Location: 1450 Western Ave Albany NY, 12203To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Please note 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. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Minimum Salary: 61,811 Maximum Salary: 70,591 Salary Unit: Yearly