Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyMental Health, Office of

The job title for the vacancy.TitleData Analyst 2, Central Office

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade23

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 10%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address NYS Office of Mental Health

44 Holland Avenue

The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12229

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Data Analyst 3 and Business Systems Analyst 4, the Data Analyst 2s will conduct data analysis tasks, which may include data cleaning, data transformation, data modeling, and data visualization.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in generating reports and creating visualizations to present data analysis findings. This includes organizing and formatting data in a clear and concise manner, creating charts and graphs, and summarizing key findings for presentation to stakeholders.
• Responsible for collecting and integrating clinical and behavioral health data from various sources, such as electronic health records (EHRs), patient surveys, and behavioral health assessment tools. This may involve working with data extraction tools, cleaning, and transforming data, and ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of United State Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) Data Sets across OMH’s larger application portfolio.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data by performing data quality checks and validations. This includes identifying and resolving data inconsistencies, conducting data audits, and implementing data quality improvement measures.
• Assist in integrating data from different sources to create a unified view of the data. This involves working with data integration tools and platforms, mapping data fields, and ensuring data compatibility and consistency.
• Assist in the analysis of clinical and behavioral health data to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, treatment plans, and programs. This involves measuring clinical outcomes, monitoring patient progress, and identifying areas for improvement in patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Report to and collaborate with team members to understand data requirements, discuss analysis approaches, and share insights and findings.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including clinicians, psychologists, and behavioral health specialists, to understand their data analysis needs and provide them with relevant insights. This may involve participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and working closely with stakeholders to address their data-related questions and concerns.
• Complete documentation on data analysis processes, methodologies, and findings for future reference. This includes maintaining documentation of data sources, data transformations, and analysis steps to ensure reproducibility and transparency.
• Provide support the CMIO in any priority data analysis activities. This includes assisting in data collection and preparation, conducting preliminary analysis, and providing insights and recommendations based on your analysis.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: one year of permanent service as a Data Analyst 1 OR a bachelor’s degree* in data or computer science, informatics, economics, statistics, mathematics, or a related field, and three years of experience in data visualization, and statistical models and data mining tools

A master’s degree in the above fields may substitute for one year of the specialized experience. A Ph.D. in the above fields may substitute for two years of the specialized experience.

*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven experience with EHR systems, particularly those tailored for behavioral health (e.g., Epic’s Behavioral Health module, Cerner, All Scripts, NetSmart).
• Knowledge of EHR implementation processes, including data migration, mapping, and validation specific to behavioral health data.
• Familiarity with behavioral health terminology, diagnoses, and treatment modalities.
• Understanding of specific regulatory requirements and standards for behavioral health (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, SAMHSA guidelines, NYS Mental Hygiene Law Part 14).
• Experience working with behavioral health metrics and outcomes, including measures of patient engagement and treatment efficacy.
• Comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulations and standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH, FHIR) as they pertain to behavioral health data.
• Awareness of the unique challenges and data needs within behavioral health practices, such as tracking patient referrals, treatment plans, and outcomes.
• Experience designing and executing data quality assessments, particularly focused on behavioral health data integrity and reporting.
• Experience in managing or supporting large-scale data projects within behavioral health organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify data-related issues specific to behavioral health and develop effective solutions.
• Experience in troubleshooting EHR-related data discrepancies, particularly those impacting behavioral health outcomes.
• Familiarity with specialized behavioral health data systems, reporting tools, and data sets (e.g., ASAM Criteria, DSM-5, ICD-10, USCDI, etc).
• Experience in integrating behavioral health data with other healthcare data systems (e.g., physical health records, social determinants of health).
• Experience facilitating training sessions or workshops on data utilization and EHR features related to behavioral health.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH 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 OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Specific scheduled hours and telecommuting availability for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Please note, employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to operational needs and Agency Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Aurora Korotchen

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax (518) 486-3897

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 44 Holland Avenue

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12229

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #182863 in the subject line of your email when applying.

You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.