Research Associate, Mental Health

Job Title:

Research Associate (Part time)

Grade: 16

Salary: $29.05-$34.60

The Research Foundation is seeking to hire a part-time (hourly-based) Research Associate who will be primarily responsible for assisting in the coordination of all research activities for various clinical trials within the division. Candidates must have background knowledge and clinical training in psychotherapy, along with research training in neurodegenerative diseases. Must be trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia using an 8-week standardized protocol.
• Coordinating intervention sessions and related communications with study participants.
• Reviewing sleep diaries and making intervention plans accordingly.

• Master of Science (MS) or Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology or related fields (e.g., Counseling, Social Work) and (1) year of experience working in clinical research.

• Training in clinical psychology or mental health counseling
• Previous work experience with older adults
• (5) years of research experience preferred

1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

Submit an application through our website at  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.

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