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Deputy Director, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs

This position is responsible for serving as a liaison for APA to media and other external constituencies; supervising communications staff and projects; serving as a communications liaison to APA leadership, designated departments and divisions, government officials and District Branches and State Associations. The position includes evaluating and developing communications strategies and materials, arranging and coordinating media interviews and media events for APA members and staff, supervising the front-line staffer working with media outlets, editorial writing and information management; and coordinating media events and other special events. This position also works with outside vendors on editing and web site placement of news videos produced at the Annual Meeting; staffs and supports area meetings when the director is unavailable; and also plans and oversees a busy Press Room, on-site interviews and media briefings at APA's Annual Meetings.

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Senior Researcher

The Senior Researcher provides scientific leadership and support for the development and implementation of research studies geared at quality improvements of psychiatric care and the development of behavioral health quality measures and other research activities in the Division of Research. The Senior Researcher will also provide consultation to other divisions within the APA.

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Program Manager, American Psychiatric Association Foundation

The incumbent provides program management and conducts evaluations for the public education programs of the APA Foundation, related, but not limited to school-based mental health and mental health screening in the justice system. In addition, the incumbent works with the Executive Director and Development staff to develop and maintain external funding to sustain APA Foundations programmatic initiatives. S/he will develop and foster effective working relationships with important stakeholders involved in supporting and implementing APA Foundation programs.

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