Current Job Opportunities
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August 7, 2018
The Associate Director, CEO Programs enhances the CEO's leadership by assuming responsibility for research and preparation of correspondence, presentations, talking points and other communications from or to the CEO's office, thereby creating capacity for the CEO to focus on more strategic priorities. As Associate Director the incumbent will attend meetings with the CEO/Medical Director, members and partners, track and follow up action items, and be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely responses from the CEO's Office to all internal and external constituencies. The ideal candidate is an ambitious, self-starter who is eager to learn and to develop future opportunities.
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August 7, 2018
The American Psychiatric Association is looking for a talented and enthusiastic science writer with expertise in pharmacology for its print and electronic news products who takes pride in translating scientific findings into engaging prose to educate psychiatrists about the latest findings in the field as well as inform them about news in related areas that impact the practice of psychiatry. The ideal candidate knows how to communicate clearly, can work independently and in a team environment under tight deadlines, and enjoys developing original ideas for news and feature articles. A Pharm.D. degree is highly desired, and photographic and video skills are a plus.
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July 23, 2018
The Project Manager (PM) supports the Scientific Program Office team in the development of two large annual meetings each year. The PM will manage the planning and implementation of assigned annual meeting activities such as the 175th APA History Track, Innovation Zone, Learning Labs and Mind Games; provides information and technical assistance to program faculty regarding CME requirements and submission processes; responds to meeting-related inquiries; and collaborates on conference-related publications. The PM will assist in the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the online submission system and conference program database.
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July 22, 2018
The Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness (CSS-SMI) is a 5-year SAMHSA funded initiative to support implementation of evidence-based, person-centered pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) including those with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and recurrent major depression. The grant creates a national resource center for clinicians (physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, recovery coaches, and others) where they can receive individual consultation, evidence-based education, and access to technology to enhance service delivery. The project manager will be responsible for tracking grant deliverables, managing timelines, coordinating outreach efforts and engagement with partner organizations, interacting with vendors, and the tracking and reporting of milestones and quality measures. This position will focus heavily on implementation of the project deliverables, while also stepping in on other grant responsibilities as needed. The position is funded annually for the duration of the granting period currently through July 2023.
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July 22, 2018
The Project Manager for Scientific Programs assists the Director in the planning and coordinating of all activities related to the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) Annual Meeting and IPS: Mental Health Services Conference (IPS). The project manager will work in the Office of Scientific Programs (OSP) which is responsible for the development and implementation of the educational content of these two meetings. Primary responsibilities for this position includes the direct management of projects associated with the planning committees, assisting with adherence of production timelines, coordinating with the Office of CME, and assisting with various departmental tasks as assigned. The Project Manager is also responsible for assisting the Director with developing, administering, and implementing administrative procedures and operational methods for the efficient functioning of all Annual Meeting and IPS: Mental Health Services Conference activities and ensuring that ACCME guidelines are followed.
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July 17, 2018
The Clinical Support System for Serious Mental Illness (CSS-SMI) is a 5-year SAMHSA funded initiative to support implementation of evidence-based, person-centered pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) including those with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and recurrent major depression. The grant creates a national resource center for clinicians (physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, recovery coaches, and others) where they can receive individual consultation, evidence-based education, and access to technology to enhance service delivery.
The Director position focuses heavily on coordination and outreach efforts, ensuring grant deliverables and milestones are met; the development and maintenance of partner relationships with consultants, vendors, faculty, and the funder; budget supervision; and the tracking and reporting of milestones and quality measures. The position is for the duration of the granting period currently through July 2023.
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July 2, 2018
Join a successful, dynamic, fast-paced team that has grown membership in every segment in the past five years and pushed total membership to a 15-year high. The Director of Membership at the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a prominent position that works across the organization to provide leadership and direction to achieve the organization’s membership recruitment and retention goals. The Director oversees the development of membership standards and services; manages day-to-day operations; and leads a team of twelve that are accountable for recruitment and retention, database management, dues invoicing and renewals. The Director also provides primary support to the Membership Committee and works closely with District Branches and their leadership. This is a rewarding position, with a great team, and in a nationally prominent organization with a service orientated culture.
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July 2, 2018
In addition to being an HR Generalist within the APA Human Resources department, the incumbent is responsible for management and administration of the entire APA benefits program. Such benefits include but are not limited to health, dental, vision, life, retirement, worker's compensation, short and long-term disability, FMLA, COBRA, unemployment, and flexible spending accounts (FSA's). This position is also responsible for processing all appropriate employee benefits paperwork in the applicable systems, entering payroll changes and deductions related to employee benefits and will work directly with an external broker, responding to audit requests, vendor requests/billing and federal government compliance.
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June 29, 2018
The Membership Coordinator is responsible for management of all membership transactions and respective updates to member records in the Association Management System (AMS) (e.g., enrollments, reinstatements, district branch transfers, changes in member class, changes in membership status within the district branches assigned, the initial processing of resignation requests, dues relief requests, and processing of Fellow applications and Distinguished Fellow nominations). The Coordinator advises and consults with District Branch Executive Staff on appropriate and necessary courses of action for membership activities and transactions as well as overall operations based on APA policies and procedures. The Coordinator provides timely personalized attention to inquiries and requests for individual members. Information and assistance are provided to the Membership Committee, the Board of Trustees and others as needed.
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June 21, 2018
The Acquisitions Editor works with the Editor-in-Chief, Acquisitions Coordinator, and Publisher to solicit, evaluate, and secure book-length manuscripts from authors and performs all developmental activities for manuscripts acquired, ensuring that they meet established standards for quality and content. The Acquisitions Editor provides strategic direction to APA’s book publishing program and develops new authors, manages existing relationships, develops series concepts, assists in the development of digital publishing, and manages the proposal submission process. The Acquisitions Editor works with the editorial, sales and marketing, and management teams to bring forth the best possible titles and represents APA in a professional manner as an easily available liaison with existing authors, potential authors, staff, and consumers.
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May 18, 2018
The Director of Development sets the direction of all APA Foundation (Foundation) development activities and staff related to corporate, foundation, and individual giving and 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 Foundation’s senior management team, the Director must establish strong and appropriate relationships with the ED, staff, board, volunteers, donors and the general community.
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