American Psychiatric Association - Washington, DC, US

Director, Social Determinants of Mental Health

Date Posted: 2024-06-14

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American Psychiatric Association HQ - Washington, DC

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Social Determinants of Mental Health (SDOMH) under the leadership of the Chief of the Division of Diversity and Health Equity and Deputy Medical Director primarily will be responsible for coordinating education, awareness, research and policy and information dissemination activities related to SDOMH. This leader is responsible for understanding SDOMH and providing management for the planning and implementation of APA's SDOMH initiatives. Responsibilities align with the APA's fourth strategic initiative of supporting and increasing diversity within APA; serving the needs of evolving, diverse, underrepresented and underserved patient populations; and working to end disparities in mental health care.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides project management as well as strategic support in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and coordination of key SDOMH work streams, projects, and initiatives.
Conducts data research on SDOMH, the mental health care delivery system, access to mental health care services, the public health system, to create fact sheets, policy briefs, communications materials, and presentations.
Analyzes data to produce reports, presentations, etc. that provide insights to help to address SDOMH.
Develops summaries of recommendations, draft implementation plans, and status reports and other materials as needed to support effective community engagement and implementation.
Tracks data and prepares report monthly internally to determine trends, pivots and recommendations needed to have greater impact for key SDOMH work streams, projects, and initiatives.
Identification, development, and preparation of grant proposals in support of APA initiatives.
Increases public awareness of the impact of SDOH on mental health through the media, public events, publications, and issue campaigns.
Develops educational programs, organizes and conducts workshops, seminars, conferences, and presentations regarding social determinants of mental health and areas for improvement.
Networks with national colleagues and experts to stay current on research and emerging issues in policy and practice around the country.
Initiates and updates programs and initiatives to advance the adoption of SDOMH mindset across the organization.
Participates in other committees which are involved in SDOMH.
Serves as a DDHE Staff Liaison to assigned APA Components.
Participates in relevant professional organizations and committees and represents APA and DDHE at key events.
Establishes and maintains frequent communication, both written and oral, to ensure alignment of work.
Contributes to advancing assigned DDHE wide initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

The Director, Social Determinants of Mental Health's performance on these duties and responsibilities will be measured using the following competencies:

SCOPE & IMPACT

Oversees a project within a division.
Applies knowledge and experience to achieve the goals and objectives of the division.
Coordinates project work and ensures completion within the established time frame.
Participates in the strategic planning for the division.
Demonstrates mastery of skills and techniques utilized in the division.
Success is frequently measured by metrics associated with completing division projects or initiatives and demonstrating highly complex and nuanced organizational work environment behaviors.

COMPLEXITY, PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION-MAKING

Exercises significant latitude in making decisions in the application of a body of policies, precedents, and guidelines.
Consults with senior leadership for decisions involving major policy or budgetary issues.
May be responsible for developing and monitoring income and expense budgets for assigned area.
Identifies novel and complex problems and issues.
Problem analyses include reviewing alternative solutions with likely outcomes.
Independent judgements are made within defined practices of the Association. Management approval is required for solution designs outside of APA's defined practices.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT & AUTHORITY

Relationships span levels internally and externally and center on the ability to build trust to further long-term working relationships.
Strong diplomatic skills and innovation are used to influence others, resolve problems, manage projects, or achieve appropriate solutions.
Significant and frequent contact with outside organizations, consultants, vendors, and other organizational partners.

ORGANIZATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrates a detailed knowledge of the division's processes, relationships, and responsibilities as well as the division's interactions within the organization.

SUPERVISION

May grow to directly manage employee.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree required; doctoral degree preferred in public health, social sciences or related areas.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in mental health, population health, and health equity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Program management experience.
Understanding of cultural sensitivity and interest in diversity and health equity.
Experience working with multiple, diverse stakeholders.
Experience with marketing and promoting events and services.
Experience with grant development and/or management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to set priorities and think systematically from both a detailed and a strategic perspective.
Ability to build consensus and trust.
Core Competencies:
- Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving Is able to address and coordinate complex issues to achieve desired results. This includes the ability to gather, interpret and use relevant data to drive strategy development, make decisions and drive for results.
- Planning and Implementation Is a leader and takes initiative in planning and developing initiatives within impact areas to achieve results that drive outcomes.
- Results-Driven dedicated to shared and measurable goals to address mental health inequities, creating, resourcing, scaling, and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact.
- Relationship Building Develops and maintains strategic relationships.
- Embracing and Managing Change Champions and facilitates change to ensure long-term sustainability. He/she adapts successfully to changing needs while maintaining positive relationships with all constituents, internal and external.

EOE, including disability/vets

Salary-$116,700-$162,800

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