Current Job Opportunities
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September 11, 2018
The Acquisitions Coordinator manages the flow of book manuscripts, proposals, and query letters submitted to APA Publishing and corresponds with authors, editors, and reviewers throughout the acquisition and publication of APA Publishing books; enters data and manages the All Books database while implementing the peer review process of proposals and manuscripts; supports the delivery of biannual royalties and statements to APA Publishing authors; requests and prepares royalty advances; acts as liaison to the APA Publishing Editorial Board, APA Publishing authors, editors, contributors, and staff; assists the Publisher; manages office functions; and performs miscellaneous administrative duties.
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September 4, 2018
The incumbent researches, analyses, summarizes, and disseminates current psychiatric research findings through written communications for members, the scientific community, the media, and the general public. The incumbent supports the development and preparation of internal and external communications from the Division of Research by providing editorial and writing assistance for scientific communications of varying complexity.
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August 30, 2018
The Senior Program Manager of SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) directs daily operations of programs and federal requirements associated with the SAMHSA-funded MFP grant. Direct reports include MFP program coordinator and MFP data evaluator. With dual reporting to Deputy Director of DDHE and Deputy Director of American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF)–and indirectly to Principal Investigator (Director, DDHE)—this position serves as the lead APA/APAF contact with MFP SAMSHA external partners. Responsible for all internal and external reports, presentations, budget assessments and summaries related to MFP. In addition to overseeing the SAMHSA-funded Minority Fellowship for Resident-Fellows Members and four Minority Medical Student Grants, while serving as staff liaison to an APA Council.
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August 30, 2018
This position provides support to daily operations of the SAMHSA-funded Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), which aims to increase workforce diversity and reduce mental health disparities. The position is funded 100% by SAMHSA. The incumbent will report directly to the Senior Program Manager, SAMHSA MFP.
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August 10, 2018
The Senior Program Manager will oversee APA's online learning programs (excluding journals and MOC) and the Learning Management System (LMS). This may entail collaborating with subject matter experts (psychiatrists), partner organizations or allied groups, and/or APA staff to develop courses and content (appropriate for CME, MOC/MOL) for APA's Learning Center. The Senior Manager will develop, design and deliver elearning projects in compliance with ACCME criteria and in agreement with American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) requirements for MOC. The Senior Manager will provide day-to-day management and oversight of APA's online initiatives; will serve as an in-house expert in online education and the LMS, and liaison with outside vendors and APA's IT Department, as needed.
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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 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
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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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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