CO-DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH DISSEMINATION, IMPLEMENTATION, AND SUSTAINMENT

CO-DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH DISSEMINATION, 
IMPLEMENTATION, AND SUSTAINMENT 
STANFORD CENTER FOR DISSEMINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION 

Applications are invited for a full-time (100%) role as Co-Director of the National Center for Mental 
Health Dissemination, Implementation, and Sustainment (MHDIS) in the Center for Dissemination and 
Implementation based in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University.  
MHDIS is a 5-year project funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration 
in the Department of Health and Human Services and is focused on developing accessible 
implementation science-based resources and providing high-impact implementation support to build the 
capacity of mental health providers to implement and sustain evidence-based interventions. The Center 
for Dissemination and Implementation (CDI) is a national leader in using methods from implementation 
science to solve problems in health care access and quality (https://med.stanford.edu/cdi.html). 

The selected candidate will be appointed as a Clinical Assistant Professor, depending on experience 
and expertise.  This is a superb clinical research and administrative leadership position that provides an 
excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful, high-impact work and to develop a portfolio of 
implementation science research within a collaborative and productive team.  The role also includes 
mentoring and educating trainees from Stanford and beyond. Candidates are sought for an 
immediate start.

The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology or a related 
field, expertise in implementation research methods, and an early track record of productivity and 
promise in partnering with health care organizations and generating translatable knowledge through 
rigorous research.  Demonstrated productivity via scientific publications and national conference 
presentations is desirable.  

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience, ranging from $145k - $165k for appointment 
as Clinical Assistant Professor. 

This position is enhanced by an attractive benefits package, including, but not limited to, bonus 
programs, paid vacation time, paid personal time, as well as health/dental/vision benefits, paid 
malpractice, and 403(b) plans. 

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified 
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other 
characteristic protected by law.  Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring 
additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.