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Research Project Manager III

Part-time

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene

New York, NYPart-time$50–60K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–60K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene seeks a part-time Research Project Manager III for the Pathophysiology & Treatment Research Division. The role coordinates a SAMHSA-funded Sober/Recovery Housing supplement, overseeing regional assessment, stakeholder outreach, curriculum adaptation, training, and technical assistance across HHS Region 2. The position is a 50% effort appointment funded through September 29, 2027, and requires a master's degree in a social/behavioral science or health-related discipline.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Training DeliveryTechnical AssistanceSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentRecovery HousingHousing Navigation

Qualifications

Master's in Social/Behavioral Science or Health-Related Discipline2+ Years Training or Technical Assistance2+ Years Substance Use Disorder Treatment Knowledge1+ Year Recovery Housing KnowledgeMaster of Public Health or Social Work

Full job description

1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, USA | PI - Pathophysiology & Treatment Research | Salary | 50,324.50-60,019.50 per year $50,324.50-$60,019.50 | Part Time

| Full Benefits package based on percentage of full-time effort.

Job Title: Research Project Manager III

Grade: 26

Salary: $50,324.50-$60,019.50

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time Research Project Manager III position. The Pathophysiology & Treatment Research (PTR) Division, Department of Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute is seeking a Master's level applicant for a Research Project Manager III position. The candidate will fulfill the role of a Research Project Manager III, functioning as a project coordinator and senior staff trainer and technical assistance specialist for the Sober / Recovery Housing supplement funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) under the Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC) Cooperative Agreement. This is a part-time (50% effort) position, that is funded as a one-year supplement through September 29, 2027. The Sober/Recovery Housing T/TA Supplement directly advances SAMHSA's strategic priorities by promoting the expansion of accountability-driven sober/recovery housing models, by building the T/TA infrastructure needed to translate funding into recovery housing implementation fidelity at the state and provider levels.

The salary range for 100% FTE is from $100,649-$120,039

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • This position will assume primary oversight of all activities related to the supplemental funding. Functioning as a project coordinator, this individual will work closely with the Project Director (Dr. Chaple) to ensure timely completions of all tasks;

  • Lead a regionally focused environmental scan that assesses recovery housing capacity and needs in HHS Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Collaborate with NCO to prepare results for reporting to SAMHSA.

  • Assume primary responsibility for conducting outreach with regional stakeholders including single state authorities (SSAs), recovery housing state affiliates, recovery community organizations (RCOs), recovery housing operators, and more.

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the regional ATTC and the National Alliance for Recovery Residences, who is being subcontracted as the lead subject matter expert (SME) on recovery housing to inform development/delivery of training and TA.

  • Lead the adaptation of the NARR developed national recovery housing curricula for regional application.

  • Contribute to curriculum development as needed.

  • Facilitate regional training workshops on recovery housing related topics.

  • Coordinate and/or facilitate (as needed) regionally-based technical assistance for the expansion of recovery housing.

  • Contribute to the development and delivery of one (1) regionally-focused Learning Collaborative (LC) on recovery housing.

  • Assist PD (Dr. Chaple) in any other project-related duties, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Candidate must have a master's degree in a Social/Behavioral Science or health-related discipline;

  • Minimum (2) years of experience providing training or technical assistance to the behavioral health workforce;

  • Minimum (2) years of experience demonstrating In-depth knowledge of best practices for the treatment of substance use disorders;

  • Minimum (1) year of experience demonstrating knowledge pertaining to the recovery housing model.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Preferred candidates will possess a Master of Public Health (MPH) or a master's in social work (MSW);

  • Preferred candidates will possess specific experience pertaining to the navigation of housing challenges for people with SUDs.

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

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

How this job compares

Set against the 1,590 open Project Coordinator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–60K/yr
  • New York median$70–86K/yr67 salary ranges
  • US median$70–96K/yr593 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $55K, is 29% below the New York median midpoint ($78K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Coordinator salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 122 open Project Coordinator jobs in New York and 1,590 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Project Coordinator postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,132 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 7 of the 1,590 open Project Coordinator jobs (under 1%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

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