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Research Foundation For Mental Hygiene, Inc. Field Interviewer in Hauppauge, New York
Job Title: Field InterviewerGrade: 12Salary: $24.35 - $33.84The Diversion Center in the Division of Forensic Services (DFS) at the New York State (NYS) Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking two temporary, hourly field interviewers to assist on an evaluation of Diagnostic Assessment Stabilization Hub (DASH), a crisis stabilization center (CSC) located in Hauppauge, NY. DASH supports law enforcement partners in responding to adults in crisis throughout Suffolk County by providing both drop off and telehealth crisis services. The present evaluation study seeks to conduct 60 one-hour interviews with adults who have received crisis services from DASH. Participant interviews may primarily cluster around Hauppauge, Riverhead and Southampton. This position entails intermittent work. Duties and Responsibilities:Duties and Responsibilities include:•Contacting potential study participants to schedule interviews,•Conducting at least 30 interviews with adults who received services at DASH participants,•Preparing interview notes,•Timely submission of interview recordings and associated study materials, and•Participating in training and ongoing data collection meetings.Minimum Qualifications:•A bachelor's degree; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) plus 4 years of experience serving clients involved in the behavioral health and/or criminal justice systems.•At least 1 year of experience in crisis management.•Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.•Proficient in English.Preferred Qualifications:•A background in criminal justice, psychology, social welfare or similar field,•Experience in administering interviews with behavioral health and/or justice involved populations from a trauma-informed approach,•Comfort with using technology, such as a tablet, mobile devices and recording equipment, •Familiarity using online platforms to administer surveys/interviews, and•A flexible schedule.Work Location: 90 Adams Ave, Hauppauge, NY 11788To 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: 24.35 Maximum Salary: 33.84 Salary Unit: Hourly
