Program Manager, Psychiatry Research

Position: Program Manager, Psychiatry Research        

Location: Boston, MA

Schedule: 40 hours per week, On-site

ABOUT BMC:

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our diverse staff works together for one goal — to provide exceptional and equitable care to improve the health of the people of Boston. Our bold vision to transform health care is powered by our respect for our patients and our commitment to ensure everyone who comes through our doors has a positive experience.

You’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the RLC Leadership Team/Director of Operations, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the Southeast Recovery Learning Community, a new peer-driven, multi-partner initiative charged with providing a wide variety of consumer-to-consumer services for people with mental illness. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works collaboratively with the Recovery Learning Community’s leadership to create a unified network of existing and proposed peer support activities. 

• The Program Manager will be responsible for day-to-day stewardship of the SERLC mission while engaging in team building, training, coordinating/facilitating meetings and communications, and promoting integration of SERLC efforts internally and externally.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of SERLC, facilitating communication and coordination of efforts among all components

• Provide support/mentoring to component leadership, ensuring team cohesiveness. Help supervise peer positions.

• Develop collaborative relationships with external peer-operated programs. Work with other Massachusetts Recovery Learning Communities to share knowledge, resources, and develop linkages

• Participate in recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of individuals to staff peer support programs

• Consult with SERLC components on development of their respective projects and monitor progress

• Facilitate SERLC Operations Committee and develop regular reporting system for all partners. Participate in SERLC Leadership Committee and other committees as necessary

• Participate in regular supervision with RLC Leadership Team

• Serve as Program Director for grant reporting.

The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job.  The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Peer Specialist Certification or willingness to obtain certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years direct work experience with at least 2 years managerial/supervisory experience.

• Lived history of recovery

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of community resources and public health promotion, disease prevention interventions, professional education approaches helpful.

• Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social, racial and ethnic populations

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to guide, direct, mentor, train and work collaboratively in a team building environment.

• An organized work style and ability to keep written documentation.

  Proficiency with computers/PC's and a variety of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and other compatible applications; ability to learn additional software packages.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some evening and weekend hours

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay

• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs

• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• Career Advancement/Professional Development: Access a wealth of ongoing training and development opportunities that will not only enhance your skills but also expand your knowledge base especially for individuals pursuing careers in medicine or biomedical research.

• Pioneering Research: Engage in groundbreaking research projects that are driving the forefront of biomedical science.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:

As the primary teaching hospital for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and BU schools of public health and dentistry, intellectual rigor shapes our inquiries. Our research is led by a belief that skin color, zip code, and financial circumstances shouldn’t dictate health.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being. 

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

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