Current Job Opportunities
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September 9, 2017
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is seeking applicants for the position of Editor of its official journal, The American Journal of Psychiatry. The current Editor concludes his final term on December 31, 2018. The American Journal of Psychiatry is the most widely read psychiatric journal in the world. It is committed to keeping the field of psychiatry vibrant and relevant by publishing the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.
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August 23, 2017
The Deputy Director of Member Product Development & Engagement will work collaboratively across the organization and with various experts to identify, build and promote member value that has broad appeal to each of the member segments. In addition, the Deputy Director will have primary responsibility for development and implementation of membership recruitment, engagement, and retention campaigns.
You will be a central part of a department that has helped the APA achieve a fourteen year high in membership and is a respected contributor of cross-functional work throughout the Organization. You will work hard within a great team, be recognized for your contributions, and see the ongoing results of your contribution.
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July 6, 2017
The Senior Staff Writer writes news and feature articles and produces video and audio reports for Psychiatric News, APA's official newspaper, and its related electronic news vehicles. Subject areas may include but are not limited to scientific and clinical developments in psychiatry; issues that affect the practice of psychiatry and patients; and news in subareas of psychiatry and APA initiatives, such as legislative/legal news, disaster psychiatry, and military psychiatry. The incumbent must follow accepted journalistic practice and standards and plan art (photos, charts, etc.) to accompany articles and news briefs. Also required are excellent writing, analytic, and interpersonal skills; the ability to meet tight deadlines; and the ability to work successfully with Psychiatric News colleagues and within a membership association environment.
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June 22, 2017
As advised by the Chief of Government Relations and Director of Federal Relations, the Deputy Director of Federal Relations will work with the Director in the development and advancement of APA’s federal agenda, both legislative and regulatory, covering key advocacy priorities, including broader health care system reforms and mental health reform, physician reimbursement, physician workforce development, mental health parity, and medical research.
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May 18, 2017
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others through the Education and Justice Sectors? Do you like to create, develop, and deliver initiatives that have a direct impact on the community? Do you have experience in developing partnerships? If yes, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Foundation seeks a Program Director–School and Justice Initiatives. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter and have extensive program management experience with national initiatives, as well as with the Justice programs in the mental health space. Experience also in education with middle and/or high school educational programs is a plus, along with curriculum design for programs to support school mental health.
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May 16, 2017
The APA is looking for a Salesforce and .NET Developer, to help enhance its new platform of engagement for our members, clients and donors. As Salesforce developer, you’ll work with the other developers and database administrators to support the organization in business process engineering, re-engineering & automation. As .NET developer, you’ll be part of the team supporting our future content mgmt. system (Kentico CMS) and maintain some of our legacy applications. You’ll be integral part of cross-functional teams, assisting with requirements and user stories, to then translate them into functional applications. If you enjoy working in a dynamic, fun team where every day you can learn something new; if you can work independently and you thrive in problem solving, this is the place to be!
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April 5, 2017
Do you have a passion for helping those experiencing mental illness and/or a substance use disorder? Are you a legislative or legal professional with state govt. relations experience and a positive results-oriented leader? The APA is looking for a talented and experienced state govt. relations professional to lead and implement APA legislative and policy goals throughout the country. Working with a superb team of regional directors, the Director will utilize his/her skills to work on behalf of our nation’s psychiatrists and advocate for the patients and families they interact with. The ideal candidate would have a graduate or law degree and significant experience in state govt. relations. If you have a passion for mental health issues and the ability to make a difference, we welcome you!
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