Program Manager of Related Disorders

Position Summary

The Program Manager of Related Disorders reports to the Program Director and serves in a critical role to help advance the IOCDF’s work to expand resources and awareness for OCD and related disorders, specifically Hoarding Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), and the Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). The person in this role manages the development, maintenance, and/or evaluation of programs, information, and resources for those living with OCD-related disorders, their families/supporters, and professionals in the field. The person in this role works closely with volunteers who are leading clinical experts in these disorders, and individuals with lived-experience to seek input into IOCDF resources.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in psychology, health education, public health, social work, or a related field is strongly preferred, along with 3–5 years of relevant experience in mental health, program management, or community education.
• Candidates without a Master’s degree will be considered with 6–8 years of directly related experience, particularly in developing and managing mental health programs, training, or stakeholder engagement.
• 3+ years of experience working with and/or general knowledge of mental health disorders is required, and background in OCD and related disorders is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with developing and evaluating evidence-based programs, training, and/or resources is required.
• Experience facilitating advisory councils, working groups, or task forces is a plus.
• Outstanding project management skills. Experience with Asana is preferred.
• Resourcefulness and professional acumen to represent the IOCDF to the OCD and related disorders communities, members, mental health professionals, and other groups and organizations we work with.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and openness to change along with strong problem-solving skills with a team mentality are required.
• Superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to tailor a message to varied audiences.
• Strong technological skills to assess, create, and implement technology-based solutions to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of training and information dissemination.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Program Development, Maintenance, and Evaluation

• Together with the Executive Director, Program Director, and Director of Research & Clinical Affairs, contribute to the development and implementation of a multi-year strategy for increasing awareness of and resources for OCD-related disorders.
• Public Education & Training:
  • Develop and launch community health education and training programs for those with OCD-related disorders and their family members, including convening stakeholder groups to guide program development and planning.
• Training Institute:
  • Consult with Training staff on any training products related to OCD-related disorders, including suggesting relevant topics and identifying potential speakers.
• Special Projects:
  • Develop programming, content, and/or resources on select topics as needed or donor interest arises, including convening experts and/or external partnerships to do so.
• Representing IOCDF via exhibiting at external conferences relevant to OCD-related disorders.

Public Education and Outreach

• Working closely with the Communications Department and in collaboration with other Programs team staff, ensure the IOCDF’s written materials for OCD-related disorders are accessible to all by:
  • Evaluating constituent needs.
  • Checking that relevant materials meet the Foundation’s health literacy guidelines.
  • Collaborating with the Communications Department to create content for marketing materials aimed at individuals with lived experience, families, caregivers, peer organizations, affiliates, and intensive treatment facilities.
  • Ensure cultural responsiveness and accessibility in all materials developed or reviewed.
• Manage web-based content for OCD-related disorders, including disorder-specific websites (Hoarding Disorder, BDD).
• Collaborate with Programs staff to develop new psychoeducation sections of IOCDF website as needed, including performing periodic audits of existing content.

In-person and Virtual Conference Planning

• Assist the Events team in the following aspects of the in-person and virtual conferences for OCD-related disorders, in collaboration with the Program Director and Director of Research & Clinical Affairs:
  • Conference proposal processes, including the development of the conference schedule.
  • Development and marketing of new programs.

Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with the External Relations team on liaising with Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Affinity Groups, and/or Partners that are relevant to OCD-related disorders.
• Maintain relationships with national partners focused on related disorders, including nonprofit orgs, researchers, and advocacy groups.

The International OCD Foundation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

About the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

The IOCDF is a largely donor-supported nonprofit organization based in Boston, MA. Founded in 1986 by a small group of individuals with OCD, the Foundation has grown into an international membership-based organization serving a broad community of individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members and loved ones, and mental health professionals and researchers around the world. We have affiliates in 25 states and territories in the US, in addition to global partnerships with other OCD organizations and mental health non-profits around the world.

The mission of the IOCDF is to help those affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives. Our aim is to increase access to effective treatment through research and training, foster a hopeful and supportive community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them, and fight stigma surrounding mental health issues.