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Current Job Opportunities
Director, Human Resources
The Director, Human Resources is a hands-on, creative and energetic leader of a four-person Human Resources department for the American Psychiatric Associations (APA) approximately 200-person staff. S/he is responsible for the entire Human Resource function including developing and fostering a culture that supports the APAs mission, vision, and values; developing and implementing strategies and programs to recruit, train, evaluate and retain the best talent; and to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local HR laws and policies, with a focus on DC employment law. S/he is the go-to person for counseling on and resolution of employee relations issues and for analysis of trends. The Director is constantly developing and implementing innovative ideas to improve the experience for employees and managers and to make APA a great place to work.
EOE, including disability/vets
Associate Director, Governance Standing Committees
This is a highly visible position that frequently intersects with high level leadership, manages highly confidential and politically sensitive information, and works directly with both Board and Assembly Components. The Associate Director is also responsible for collaborating across multiple departments, interfacing with the CEOs Office, and managing external vendors to facilitate programs and projects including the national elections. In addition, the Associate Direction assists with the development, implementation and facilitation of annual orientations for members of the Board of Trustees and manages the planning and implementation the APA Annual Business Meeting.
EOE, including disability/vets
Program Manager, Governance and Strategic Initiatives
The Program Manager, Governance and Strategic Initiatives will serve as the staff liaison to the APAF Board of Directors, manage APAF external grants/awards programs, administer Salesforce database, and provide project support to APAF development, educational programs, and strategic initiatives and campaigns. The Program Manager will also support the administrative needs of the APAF Executive Director and the business functions of the APAF.
EOE, including disability/vets
Associate Director, Federal Relations
The Associate Director serves as a key Federal Relations representative and lobbyist and will report to the Director, Federal Relations. The Associate Director will work independently and in collaboration with the Director, Federal Relations and the government relations team in the development and advancement of APAs federal legislative agenda, including comprehensive mental health reform, physician reimbursement, health disparities and equity, physician workforce development, mental health parity, medical research, and appropriations.
EOE, including disability/vets
Content Strategy Program Manager
The Content Strategy Program Manager is responsible for collaborating with APAs teams and stakeholders across the organization to promote the design and delivery of innovative live, in-person learning programs and for utilizing resources designed to meet the best practices in instructional design. Under the supervision of the Director of the Office of Scientific Programs, the Content Strategy Program Manager will plan, implement, and manage activities associated with the American Psychiatric Associations Annual Meeting and Mental Health Services Conference.
EOE, including disability/vets
Director of Development
The Director of Development sets the direction of all APA Foundation (Foundation) development activities and staff related to corporate, foundation, and individual giving and is accountable for the overall business strategy. The incumbent is expected to set comprehensive development goals and execute those goals into achievable steps; manage detailed, complex fundraising campaigns, and make rapid decisions regarding development issues; plan and implement projects, and supervise development team. As a member of the Foundations senior management team, the Director must establish strong and appropriate relationships with the ED, staff, APAF Board of Directors, volunteers, donors and the general community.
EOE, including disability/vets
Project Manager, Online Learning
As a Project Manager on the American Psychiatric Association (APA)s Online Learning team, you will work closely with a cross-functional team to guide the development of educational products and services from conception to launch. This includes supporting the virtual (hybrid or livestreamed) component of APAs annual meeting, various one-day online events, and new eLearning offerings, among others. A critical component of this position will be the ability to break down tasks into manageable steps that will enable APA Online Learning to innovate and grow. In addition, the project manager may take on supporting roles to assist other teams within the Division of Education, especially during (but not limited to) in-person, live events such as the Annual Meeting and the Mental Health Services Conference, as determined by the leadership within the Division of Education.
EOE, including disability/vets
Director, Center for Workplace Mental Health
This role requires significant subject matter expertise in private sector healthcare purchasing strategy, employer-sponsored health care, research-based approaches to addressing workplace mental health and well-being, mental health public policy on a range of topics including mental health and substance use disorder parity, integrated care and collaborative care, reimbursement policy and payment trends, health insurance market issues. Working knowledge of relevant federal laws (ERISA, ADA, MHPAEA, privacy laws and HR laws) concerning employment and health coverage a must.
EOE, including disability/vets