Job Abstract

Job Title: Field Interviewer

Grade: 12

Salary: $24.34 - $29.09

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking qualified candidates to fill two temporary, part-time Field Interviewer positions for the Diversion Center in the Division of Forensic Services (DFS) at the New York State (NYS) Office of Mental Health (OMH).

The chosen candidates will 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 in-person 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. Training and Equipment will be provided. The chosen candidates must be comfortable meeting with individuals in person.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contact potential study participants to schedule interviews
• Conduct at least 30 in-person interviews with adults who received services at DASH participants
• Input interview data in electronic instrument
• Submit interview recordings at the completion of the interview or as soon as possible
• Participate 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 one year of experience in crisis management
• Proficiency in English
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation for the position

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
• Experience with using technology, such as a tablet, mobile devices and recording equipment
• Experience using online platforms to administer surveys/interviews
• Ability to have flexible work schedule.

Work Location: 90 Adams Ave Hauppauge, NY 11788

To 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.