Job Description

• DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On: 09/19/2025

• Full-Time

Location

QUEENS

• No Exam Required

Department

Children, Youth, Families & DD

Salary Range:

$74,536.00 – $74,536.00

Job Description

The Bureau of Children, Youth, Families, and Developmental Disabilities (CYF-DD) within the Division of Mental Hygiene is responsible for the planning, funding and oversight of much of New York City’s comprehensive network of child and adolescent community mental health services, as well as services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. CYF-DD relies on research and surveillance to guide its decisions around policy development, service planning, implementation and evaluation and incorporates a health equity lens into its work. CYFDD oversees a portfolio of over 100 programs and supports a family-driven, individualized and strength-based approach to care. CYF-DD’s Office of Policy and Planning supports the bureau’s mission by conducting systems-level planning, working to effect policy changes, and ensuring that program models are cost-effective and responsive to need.


DUTIES WILLINCLUDEBUTNOTBELIMITED TO:

• Analyze and summarize proposed legislation, regulations, or other documents under Department review ,and develop recommendations; support the development of the bureau’s policy agenda.
• Conduct primary and secondary research, on a wide range of topics related to the child and adolescent mental health system, and service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including Medicaid managed care, value-based payment, and program models
• Track city, state, and federal policy related issues related to child and adolescent mental health and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Support the bureau’s efforts in developing the annual local government service plan for New York City’s child and adolescent mental health system and service delivery system for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; including community engagement to gather community input
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support decision-making, including developing and administering surveys and analyzing results
• Support the bureau with reviewing applications from providers seeking licensure to offer mental health treatment
• Serve on internal and external workgroups and committees

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• A minimum of 3 years work experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Familiarity with health insurance policy, including Medicaid and managed care principles.
• Strong research, analytical, oral, writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Why you should work for us:

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.

- Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.


Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.


Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!


Commitment to Equity:


The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.


The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.


CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Minimum Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.


NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Shortlist

Job ID

738649

Title code

21744

Civil service title

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Title classification

Non-Competitive-5

Business title

Policy Analyst, Bureau Of Children, Youth, Families & Developmental Disabilities

Posted until

09/18/2026

• Experience Level:

  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

01

Number of positions

1

Work location

42-09 28th Street

• Category:

  Policy, Research & Analysis

Policy Analyst, Bureau of Children, Youth, Families & Developmental Disabilities

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Work from home, 2 days per week,

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