Careers with TAC

Our mission at Treatment Advocacy Center is driven forward by a team of passionate professionals motivated by the shared goal of making life better for all people whose lives are affected by severe mental illness. We are a national nonprofit tackling some of the toughest issues of our day through a constant focus on the lives of real people failed by our broken treatment system. The need for reform and research is vast and our staff is modest in size, but to paraphrase William Shakespeare, though we be but little, we are fierce!

We have one current opportunity available to join our team (see description below). We encourage you to check back frequently and are always happy to accept letters of interest and resumes to keep on file for future openings.

We also encourage you to get and stay involved with our severe mental illness (SMI) community through our grassroots advocacy and public education efforts. It is an excellent way of contributing to our work while getting to know our team and how we approach our mission.

Senior AOT Adviser

Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) is a national nonprofit organization based in Arlington, Virginia. Our mission is to eliminate barriers to treatment of severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. We support compassionate civil commitment laws that enable timely and effective treatment of individuals who cannot recognize their own critical need for psychiatric care and prevent the criminalization of mental illness.

We are seeking a Senior AOT Adviser for the AOT Implementation team. This position will report directly to the Director of AOT Implementation and liaise with other staff members.

 

JOB BRIEF

TAC is searching for a mid-career professional to be a valued member of the implementation team with a commitment to the highest quality work product. The department is in a state of growth and transition and will be building upon its current successes. The ideal candidate will contribute to a particular focus on developing and delivering training content and providing technical assistance. Expertise in court processes, supporting collaborative stakeholder initiatives and/or program evaluation are highly valued. Experience in outpatient civil commitment processes is a bonus. Applicants should be comfortable interacting with all levels of staff and leaders from a variety of organizations and courts. TAC is a remote workplace, but travel is required for this position.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide training and technical assistance both on-site and remotely to support new or improving AOT programs
  • Provide expertise in systems change in mental health and criminal legal arenas
  • Create content for AOT Learning Network and AOT Resource Library
  • Assist in building the foundation of the National AOT Institute
  • Co-lead event planning for on-site trainings and biennial AOT Symposium
  • Assist with program development and administrative functions as needed
  • Other duties assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4-Year degree required, master’s preferred.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated success and increasing responsibility in comparable organizations.
  • 2+ years of collaborative program development and evaluation experience.
  • Experience in implementing AOT strongly desired.
  • Highly resourceful and organized.
  • Able to work independently with good judgment, tact, and diplomacy to respond effectively in diverse situations. Positive work attitude and ability for teamwork, willing to help colleagues even outside of prescribed responsibilities.
  • Strong communication (written and spoken), interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
  • Advanced level of skill using MS Office software.
  • Able to undertake diverse and complex assignments with minimal supervision and resolve competing demands.
  • Versatility and adaptability – Demonstrates initiative and motivation to proactively learn new developments in relevant areas.

 

SALARY

Starting range- $80,000-$85,000.

 

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Essential functions are performed in a general office setting with low noise. Job demands may require long periods of sitting; telephone work and/or computer work, as well as interactions with other team members and external stakeholders. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and compensation requirements to jobs@treatmentadvocacycenter.org.

Only those applicants selected for further discussions will be contacted. No phone calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only. TAC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of TAC to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.