Employment Opportunities
Director, Public Education
Mental Health America
Mental Health America seeks an experienced professional to develop and manage awareness and education programs that address mental health and wellness. Main job responsibilities include:
- Developing program plans, budgets, timelines, evaluation tools, proposals and reports;
- Preparing educational materials in all media;
- Conducting research and program evaluation;
- Managing relationships with partner organizations;
- Supervising department staff and interns;
- Providing technical assistance and training; and
- Planning and executing special events and other activities.
Requirements: 5-7 years experience in consumer health education/health communications with strong program planning/management, writing, cultural competence and supervisory skills. Knowledge of mental health issues and prevention practice preferred. Masters degree in public health, psychology, social work, or related field a plus. The position is located in Alexandria, VA. Send resume and two writing samples via e-mail to jobs@mentalhealthamerica.net . Please type "Director, Public Education" in the subject line. No phone calls please. EOE
Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Mental Health America
A national voluntary health organization with over 300 affiliates throughout the country, Mental Health America (MHA) seeks a highly motivated individual for the position of Director of Public Policy and Advocacy. This position will be focused primarily on carrying out state policy initiatives while closely collaborating with MHA's state and local affiliates and regional policy leaders. The person filling this position will also assist with federal policy and advocacy as needed, including by supporting MHA's national grassroots advocacy campaigns. Responsibilities will primarily include tracking and monitoring state legislation, conducting research on state policy issues, identifying policy trends, providing technical assistance to MHA affiliates and staff, co-hosting advocacy meetings, leading advocacy training activities, and developing written analyses and reports on policy issues.
The Director of Public Policy and Advocacy will lead MHA's advocacy efforts regarding evidence-based health care including educating and engaging state advocates on this issue. These duties will also include directing the National Working Group on Evidence-based Health Care, a coalition of consumer advocacy groups working together to promote appropriate use of evidence-based research to support patient-driven care. The ideal candidate will have:
A Master's degree or other post baccalaureate degree in a substantive area related to national health or human service policy or a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of policy work experience, Practical experience developing and implementing advocacy campaigns,
Awareness of major mental health and addiction public policy concerns and trends regarding evidence-based health care, Excellent written and oral communication skills, Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and individuals, Computer experience and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, Ability to travel for meetings and conferences.
Position is located in Alexandria, VA and is full-time. Please send cover letter and resume either via e-mail to jobs@mentalhealthamerica.net. Please type "Director, Public Policy and Advocacy" in the subject line of the e-mail. No phone calls please. EOE.
Manager, Consumer Advocacy and Recovery Initiatives
NCSTAC (National Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Center)/Mental Health America
NCSTAC, supported through CMHS-SAMHSA consumer support/supporter technical assistance funding, is recruiting a motivated, capable individual with first hand experience in mental health recovery as the Manager of Consumer Advocacy.
This is a 20 hour per week key staff position that works to expand consumer/survivor participation through promotion of community-based, consumer-driven projects. The Manager will work to support the goals of MHA's National Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Center (NCSTAC) and Recovery Initiatives through our Consumer TAC: strengthening consumer/peer-run organizations through financial support and technical assistance, and expanding our recovery resource materials and TAC.
Expertise is required in oral and written communications, organizational skills, computer technology, and working with peer-run organizations. The ability to self-direct work efforts is essential. The individual must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and be able to work cooperatively, be detail oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Offices are located in Northern Virginia and staff is expected to work in offices, however, some out of the area travel will be required to work with consumer/survivor organizations and attend conferences as needed.
Please send cover letter/letter of interest, resume and one-page writing sample via e-mail to jobs@mentalhealthamerica.net. Please type "Manager, Consumer Advocacy" in the subject line. No phone calls, please. MHA is an EOE and bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
CEO/President
Mental Health America of Northeast Florida
The President is the Chief Executive of Mental Health America of Northeast Florida. The position reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives and for enhancing the organization's impact and influence in encouraging mental health in the Northeast Florida service area. Please view the full job description here.
Please submit your resume along with salary requirements to Jennifer.Mansfield@hklaw.com.
Program Manager
Educational Services, Inc.
ESI, an employee-owned government contractor located in Bethesda, is seeking a full-time Program Manager to oversee a resource center addressing mental health related issues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manages efforts to promote social acceptance of persons diagnosed with mental illnesses.
- Participates in weekly meetings with the representatives of the Federal agency.
- Coordinates all required reports, including scheduled highlights for client, team updates, and production of reports to client agency.
- Supervises Technical Assistant Specialists.
- Monitors the program budget and individual task budgets.
- Reviews and reconciles the monthly expenditures, tracks expenses and provides monthly updates to Project Directorate.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in a related discipline plus a minimum of 3-4 years experience in a managerial role in the mental health or substance abuse fields.
- Experience working in the federal contracting environment.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Outstanding organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to problem solve independently and as part of a team.
- Must have excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
ESI offers a comprehensive benefit package and is Metro accessible.
Qualified candidates should send salary requirements, cover letter, and resume referencing Program Manager in subject line to careers@esi-dc.com or mail to: ESI, 4350 East West Hwy, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20814, ATTN: HR. Thank you for your interest in ESI. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No agency or applicant phone calls. EOE.
Technical Assistance Specialist
Educational Services, Inc.
Educational Services, Inc. (ESI), a government contractor located in Bethesda is seeking a full-time Technical Assistance (TA) Specialist to assist States and Territories with behavioral health issues arising from disaster. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Answers and processes TA requests received by phone and email.
- Disseminates materials to TA requestors.
- Enters TA requests into project tracking system.
- Accompanies federal staff on grantee site visits.
- Assists with product development.
- Provides support to federal grantees.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with social science, mental health, or public health emphasis and two years of experience working in related environment.
- Prior experience in providing technical assistance or in federal contracting helpful.
- Availability to work extended hours in the case of a national emergency.
- Availability for up to 15 percent travel time.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Outstanding organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to problem solve independently and as part of a team.
- Must have excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter with salary requirements referencing Disaster Preparedness TA in subject line to careers@esi-dc.com or mail to: ESI, 4350 East West Hwy, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20814 Attn: HR. ESI offers a comprehensive benefit package and is Metro accessible. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No agency or applicant phone calls please. EOE.
Program Analyst III
Educational Services, Inc.
ESI, an employee-owned government contractor, is seeking a Program Analyst III to support the Division of Prevention, Traumatic Stress, and Special Programs (DPTSSP) of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
DPTSSP has adopted a public health, population-based approach to its work, building on the core message that "mental health is everyone's responsibility." This work in public health promotes the use of research-based approaches that support recovery and enhance resilience. It also promotes the prevention of behavioral problems, suicide, bullying, and youth violence. DPTSSP's work emphasizes proactive approaches that help prevent mental health problems from developing or mitigating those that do occur¬¬-especially among children and youth.
This position works onsite at the SAMHSA office in Rockville, MD and will focus on the Spring 2009 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report, Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders among Young People: Progress and Possibilities and how it might serve as a roadmap for future DPTSSP initiatives. It will also include performing various analytical functions necessary to support the goals and mission of the IOM report in relation to those of SAMHSA/CMHS/DPTSSP.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Conducts a thorough analysis of the contents of the IOM report;
- Compares the mission, goals, and activities of SAMHSA/CMHS/DPTSSP to those of the IOM report;
- Makes strategic recommendations for how SAMHSA/CMHS/DPTSSP can help meet the objectives and further the mission of the IOM report with special emphasis on mental health promotion and why it is important;
- Meets with Federal Project Officers and other stakeholders to develop and implement agreed upon recommendations and initiatives;
- Assists with the development of social marketing and issue positioning strategies related to the recommendations and initiatives;
- Prepares related recommendations and strategies for presentation to Federal partners and other stakeholders; and
- Presents recommendations and strategies at designated meetings, including out-of-town travel (approximately 8 days per year), as needed.
This is a not an entry-level position. Listed skills and education are essential.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Public Health or other related fields
- Minimum of 5-6 years of related program experience in the Federal environment.
- Doctoral degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Public Health or other related fields
- Minimum of 2-3 years of related program experience in the Federal environment.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of Federal, State, and community-based behavioral health programs and service delivery systems.
- Demonstrated experience with behavioral health-related social marketing and campaign design and implementation.
- Demonstrated understanding of Federal behavioral and public health agencies and stakeholders.
- Excellent writing skills and the ability to develop complex, multi-phase strategic plans and action steps.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with Microsoft Access-building tables, creating queries and reports
This position can be a 12-month full-time position or a part-time position for a longer term.
Benefits would be determined by employment status.
Qualified candidates please send cover letter with salary requirements, resume and original writing sample to careers@esi-dc.com. Please reference Program Analyst III in the subject line. Requested information can also be mailed to: ESI, 4350 East West Hwy, Suite 1100, Bethesda, MD 20814, ATTN: HR. Thank you for your interest in ESI. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No applicant or agency phone calls, please. EOE.
Assistant Center Director
National Technical Assistance Center for Mental Health Consumer and Family Networks
This full-time position is key to the operation of the Center as this individual will be the primary support staff for the Center Directors and will be responsible for carrying out the day-to-day tasks and coordinating the activities of the Center. Accordingly, the successful candidate must be highly organized, able to coordinate multiple tasks and priorities and work with on-site and off-site staff successfully. Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse fields, experience providing and/or coordinating training and TA and experience with multi-site program-level data collection preferred. Applicants must be mental health consumers or family members. Position is based in Albany, NY, with some travel required. Salary range for this position is mid- to high 40s. We offer excellent benefits and an outstanding work environment.
Please send a letter of interest with resume to Policy Research Associates, Inc., 345 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY 12054, via e-mail at jobs@prainc.com or by fax to 518-439-7612. EOE.
Project Manager
Mental Health Association of Rhode Island
The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island in conjunction with the RI Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals is looking for a Coordinator/Manager for the RI Behavioral Health Disaster Response Network.
This is a permanent, part time position for a grant funded project manager. Duties include oversight, training, organizing, and clinical planning. Ability to work independently, and ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds are both required for this position. Grant writing, plan and protocol development and leading work group experience a plus.
Start Date: January 2010
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in a Human Services Field with a minimum of 5 years experience in human services, or
A Bachelors Degree with a minimum of seven (7) years experience in human services.
Certification in ICS (Incident Command System) and/or NIMS (National Incident Management System) courses preferred.
Experience with behavioral health disaster response or training.
Conceptual knowledge of appropriate Behavioral Health roles following impact of a disaster.
This is a statewide position with an office in Cranston. Send resume and cover letter to mhari@mhari.org Attn: Search in the subject line
Or
Attn: Search
Mental Health Association of Rhode Island
500 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
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