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American Psychiatric Association | Diversity Employer

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APA has more than 37,400 members involved in psychiatric practice, research, and academia representing the diversity of the patients for whom they care.

As the leading psychiatric organization in the world, APA now encompasses members practicing in more than 100 countries.

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Vision


The American Psychiatric Association is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders. It is the voice and conscience of modern psychiatry. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.

Mission


The mission of the American Psychiatric Association is to:

  • promote the highest quality care for individuals with mental illness, including substance use disorders, and their families
  • promote psychiatric education and research
  • advance and represent the profession of psychiatry
  • serve the professional needs of its membership

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Values

  • Best standards of clinical practice
  • Highest ethical standards of professional conduct
  • Prevention, access, care and sensitivity for patients and compassion for their families
  • Patient-focused treatment decisions
  • Scientifically established principles of treatment
  • Advocacy for patients
  • Leadership
  • Lifelong professional learning
  • Collegial support
  • Respect for diverse views and pluralism within the field and the association
  • Respect for other health professionals

Goals


To promote the rights and best interests of patients and those actually or potentially making use of psychiatric services for mental illness, including substance use disorders.

  • To improve access to and quality of psychiatric services.
  • To improve research into all aspects of mental illness, including causes, prevention, and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
  • To improve psychiatric education and training.
  • To promote optimal conditions for practice and career satisfaction.
  • To foster collaboration among all who are concerned with medical, psychological, socio-cultural and legal aspects of mental health and illness.
  • To improve functioning of the APA in the service of its mission.

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Senior Vice President, Operations and Finance

Washington, D.C.

American Psychiatric Association

Job Details Job Location American Psychiatric Association HQ - Washington, DC Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree   Job Category Executive Description POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Vice President, Operations and Finance, rep...

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Director, Center for Workplace Mental Health

Washington, D.C.

American Psychiatric Association

Job Details Job Location American Psychiatric Association HQ - Washington, DC Position Type Full Time   Description POSITION SUMMARY The Director, Center for Workplace Mental Health position is responsible for the cultivation and execution ...

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Ombudsperson

Washington, D.C.

American Psychiatric Association

Please see the attached Request for Proposal for the services of an Ombudsperson from the American Psychiatric Association. Proposals received by December 10, 2022 (email to contracts@psych.org) will receive priority. Questions should be se...

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Coordinator, Office of Scientific Programs

Washington, D.C.

American Psychiatric Association

Job Details Job Location American Psychiatric Association HQ - Washington, DC Position Type Full Time Education Level High School   Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Shift Day Job Category Education Description POSITION SUMMARY The coordinato...

Job Type Full Time
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Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Executive Office

Washington, D.C.

American Psychiatric Association

Job Details Job Location American Psychiatric Association HQ - Washington, DC   Description POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives plays a pivotal role in bolstering the leadership effectiveness of the CEO and Medical D...

Job Type Full Time
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Senior Instructional Designer II, Online Learning

Washington, D.C.

American Psychiatric Association

Job Details Job Location American Psychiatric Association HQ - Washington, DC Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree   Job Shift Day Job Category Education Description POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Instructional Designer for AP...

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Senior Grants Accounting Manager

Washington, D.C.

American Psychiatric Association

Job Details Job Location American Psychiatric Association HQ - Washington, DC Position Type Full-Time Education Level 4 Year Degree   Job Category Accounting Description POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Grants Accounting Manager will be responsi...

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Director, Support and Infrastructure

Washington, D.C.

American Psychiatric Association

Job Details Job Location American Psychiatric Association HQ - Washington, DC Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree   Job Shift Day Job Category Information Technology Description POSITION SUMMARY The Director, Support and I...

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