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Current Job Opportunities
Operations Manager
The Operations Manager oversees order and transaction processing in the Customer Service department including orders and payments for journals, books, and online content. Responsibilities include the management of activities related to accounts receivable, reporting, and information coordinated with APA accounting. This position also serves as a backup to the Call Center Manager.
EOE, including disability/vets
Membership Specialist
Under the direction of the Director, Membership and Member Engagement, the Membership Specialist is responsible for management of all membership transactions and updates to member records in the Salesforce Association Management System (AMS). The Specialist works autonomously to provide support for up to 17 District Branches and their Executive leadership. The Membership Specialist provides timely, high-quality customer service to inquiries and requests from members. The Membership Specialist also provides assistance to support the needs of APAs Senior Leadership, the Membership Committee, and the Board of Trustees and others, as required.
EOE, including disability/vets
Senior Program Manager
The American Psychiatric Association (APA), the main professional organization of psychiatrists and trainee psychiatrists in the United States, and the largest psychiatric organization in the world, is seeking exceptional and motivated candidates to serve as a Senior Program Manager within the Division of Diversity and Health Equity (DDHE). The Senior Program Manager will assist the Division Chief in leading intersectional engagement opportunities between APA members, health care, community and other advocacy stakeholders. The incumbent will work to develop and foster lasting relationships with diverse communities and cultivate and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders. The incumbent responsibilities will align with the APAs strategic initiatives to advance mental health equity. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned that are logically related to the position; and work extended hours, including evening and/or weekends, as needed.
EOE, including disability/vets
Technical Support Specialist
The Technical Support Specialist serves as the first line of customer support to end users of network, desktop, and enterprise applications. The Technical Support Specialist provides on-site and remote support for laptops/desktops/peripherals, Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Software, approved software/hardware, enterprise applications, and network access. He\she possesses exceptional communication skills, technical, and analytical skills. He\she resolves technical end-user support issues in a help desk setting and performs technical troubleshooting. He\she works closely with other members of the Information Technology team to remediate reported end-user issues in a timely and professional manner. He\she is a successful team player who is knowledgeable of APA products used and is expected to be a contributor to new product testing before deployment to end-user community. He\she is expected to troubleshoot problem areas (in person, by telephone, or via e-mail) in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide in-person, hands-on assistance at the desktop level.
EOE, including disability/vets
Deputy Director, Digital Health
Work in close collaboration with the Director of Practice Management and Delivery Systems Policy and APA Components that focus on digital health. The position provides leadership around digital health matters as APAs point of contact, acts as liaison to a number of committees, governing agencies and bodies, and various APA Components and is responsible for proactively monitoring science, practice, and policy covering the full spectrum of digital health, including privacy and security, data blocking, e-prescribing, etc. The position will also manage all activities of APAs non-Component APA App Advisor Expert Panel. The position will also review, respond, and develop digital health products.
EOE, including disability/vets
Director, Psychiatric Training and Medical Education
The American Psychiatric Association Foundation (or APAF), the charitable and educational arm of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), the leading professional organization of psychiatrists and trainee psychiatrists in the United States, and the largest psychiatric organization in the world, is seeking an exceptional and motivated candidate to lead and direct its psychiatric training and medical education program. The program is based in Washington DC. The Director of Psychiatric Training & Medical Education must commit at least 85% effort to the Training Program and 15% effort towards advancement of mental health equity. He/she is responsible for the overall administration of the training program, including establishing the goals and objectives of the training program and for monitoring the quality and content of the curriculum.
EOE, including disability/vets
Executive Assistant, APAF
The Executive Assistant to the Office of the Executive Director will provide complete administrative support for the Executive Director and will also provide administration support to the APA Foundation Programs, Fundraising, and Board of Directors.
EOE, including disability/vets
Chief of Education/ Deputy Medical Director
Incumbent is responsible for all aspects of the administration and management of APA's Education Division. The Chief of Education is an executive position, and the chief must be a psychiatrist with significant experience in psychiatric education: for example, as a residency training director, chair of a department of psychiatry, CME director, medical student educator or associate dean at a medical school.
EOE, including disability/vets