In addition to being a skilled and respected behavioral health professional, we are seeking a visionary, with a passion for mental health, substance use disorder recovery and prevention efforts. If you are committed to utilizing evidence based and innovative approaches to address the needs of very diverse groups, this opportunity may be for you! Persons with lived experience with behavioral health systems are encouraged to apply.
 
All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.
 
Division philosophy statement:
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) values and seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion as integral to the behavioral health field. We support, embrace, and celebrate everyone’s uniqueness, promote inclusion, and commit to remove systemic barriers that affect our workforce, our providers, and the people that receive prevention, treatment, and/or recovery support services.
 
About the division:
DBHR is responsible for administering the publicly-funded community mental health, substance use disorder, and problem gambling service delivery systems available within the State of Washington. Division-administered programs serve children, adolescents and adults, and their family members, experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, alcohol and other substance use disorders, or at risk of developing a substance use disorder, problem gambling, or with a combination of these issues. Direct, community-based prevention, intervention, outreach and engagement, treatment and recovery support services are contracted for through Managed Care Organizations, Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organizations, Tribal Governments, County Governments or direct to  community based service organizations. Individuals that need behavioral health treatment services typically are enrolled in Medicaid or are low-income and meeting statutory definitions for priority need. DBHR works closely with HCA divisional and statewide system partners to serve individuals effectively and efficiently.
 
About the position:
At the Health Care Authority, this position is the appointing authority for DBHR and reports directly to the HCA Director.
 
The Behavioral Health and Recovery Division Director provides executive leadership, overall direction, and strategic vision to the State of Washington’s community behavioral health system. The position works with tribal governments and a variety of stakeholders including the Governor’s office, other state agencies, federal partners, and community organizations.
 
This position serves and is recognized by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) as:

• The Single State Authority (SSA) representative responsible for the administration of the State Substance Use Disorder program on behalf of the State of Washington. This includes administration of federal grants and representing the Health Care Authority in national associations; AND
• The Single State Agency (SSA) representative (Mental Health Commissioner) responsible for the administration of the State mental health program on behalf of the Health Care Authority. This includes administration of federal grants and representing the HCA in national associations.

This position is eligible to telework but is frequently required to attend in-person on-site and off-site meetings and other events, including travel within and out-of-state, to meet business need. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA may choose, but is not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.

The position is located in the Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of, and reporting to, the Chief, DLSSB.

Responsibilities:

Within limits of assigned authority, the Drug Control and Crime Prevention Officer (Drug Policy) will undertake activities in the context of supporting the Chief of the Branch in advising and leading on drug policy matters related to the work of UNODC. More specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Serve as principal coordinator, including advisory functions to the Chief of the Branch, on overall drug policy issues and related strategic decisions. Perform lead coordinating functions to ensure that the planning and programming of the Branch are undertaken in close collaboration with policies set by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, the UNODC corporate strategy on addressing and countering the world drug problem, and in coherence with the UN (United Nations) Common Position on Drugs.
• Perform lead responsibility for the conceptualization, preparation and coordination of substantive and policy papers with respect to the different work areas of the Branch, as well as for the coordination of Branch-level and UNODC-level inputs for UN Secretariat- and UN system-wide and other relevant policy and strategy documents. Prepare and contribute to thematic substantive publications and other specialized products.
• Attend policy-making and expert group meetings to monitor, analyse and advise on events and discussions. Provide technical inputs to the preparation of position papers and reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies, such as the Commission on Narcotic Drug, prepare analytical summaries of debates, and support negotiations and analyses/compilation of outcomes;
• Participate in and/or represent DLSSB in internal and external committees, inter-governmental, UN inter-agency task forces, and international technical meetings related to drug policy, as required.
• Serve as focal point for the task team on the UN common position on drugs, develop and deliver a work programme of activities of engagement and meetings, in close consultation with participating agencies, the UN development coordination office, country teams and UNODC field offices. Develop and disseminate information materials related to drug policy, including on the UN common position on drugs.
• Serve as gender, human rights, diversity and inclusion focal point for DLSSB.
• Prepare/draft a variety of written outputs, such as such as background papers, correspondence with governments, working papers, mission reports, analyses, briefings, presentations, policy proposals and documents, regular and ad hoc reports, studies, summary reports, manuals, guides, toolkits, model legislation, and responses to technical internal/external queries on drug policy. Draft parts of, or contribute to, the preparation of progress and assessment reports.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
• Perform other work-related duties, as required.

Do you want to make a real difference as a Psychosocial Recovery Worker? Why not bring your compassion and skills to help support people in their recovery?

Our Substance Misuse Service at HMP Huntercombe is looking for a dynamic and experienced Recovery Worker. The team is innovative, forward thinking and committed to a Recovery focused approach that meets people's needs. You will be part of a supportive team with effective management, supervision and guidance.

Working with people who have complex offending backgrounds and substance use needs within prison is both challenging and rewarding. This is a fantastic chance to make a positive difference to the lives of people who are often disadvantaged and vulnerable.

This job is open to qualified professionals, or members of the public preferably with experience and understandingof working within Drug and Alcohol Recovery.

We are willing to support your professional development and provide an opportunity for the right person, who may not have thepreferred 12 months experience.

Are you:

• skilled and experienced in providing evidence based psychological and psychosocial interventions geared towards supporting people to make positive changes and work towards recovery?
• highly motivated with the ability to support and inspire?
• able to apply your skills and interventions to the care of people with substance misuse needs.

then we want to hear from you!

This role is for a qualitative researcher to work with a UK team of researchers on an NIHR funded study: ‘Evaluating Models of care, best practice and care pathways for drug dependent women and their infants, from preconception to 18 months postnatal’ or the Stepping Stones Study.  The study is jointly led by Dr Polly Radcliffe at the National Addiction Centre, KCL and Professor Helen Cheyne of the Nursing Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals Research Unit at the University of Stirling.  The study has involved conducting  a mixed methods systematic review of interventions for women who use substances in the perinatal period, and conducting longitudinal qualitative interviews with 36 perinatal women who use or are in treatment for substance use in four sites in the UK. Using a range of qualitative research methods including serial qualitative interviews and timelines drawn by the research participants we have explored women’s views and experiences of models of care and how services can be improved.  

The successful candidate will assist with completing the systematic review and with the coding and analysis of qualitative data using Framework and thematic analysis and utilising software such as NVivo and excel. They will contribute to report writing, other dissemination activities; and research-related administrative tasks. The successful candidate will be based in our offices in  London but remote working will also be possible. An NHS research passport, and enhanced DBS application (Disclosure and Barring Service) for work with vulnerable adults and children will be required.

The National Addiction Centre, King’s College is a leading European research centre for addiction research and represents a network of clinicians, researchers and clinical teachers who have a shared commitment to excellence in prevention and treatment work, and to supporting and strengthening national and international endeavours in this field. Over the last 30 years, the NAC has developed a body of research evidence that has informed the development of new treatment services for alcohol, smoking and drug problems in the UK.

This post will be offered on a full-time, fixed term contract until 31st March 2024.

This is one of several researcher posts which will be or are currently being advertised by the Addictions PRU across King's College London, University of Sheffield and University of Glasgow. You should apply to all posts that interest you as we cannot transfer applications between roles. 

We would like to appoint a Post-doctoral Researcher to play a key role within a new Addictions Policy Research Unit (PRU). The Addictions PRU has recently been commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care for England, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and starts in January 2024 for an initial 5-year period.   

The PRU is a collaboration involving 10 UK universities led from the Addictions Department at King’s College London (KCL), the University of Sheffield’s Alcohol Research Group and the University of Glasgow’s Gambling Glasgow Research Centre. Its aim is to inform policymaking relating to alcohol, tobacco and nicotine, other drugs, and gambling. Research conducted within the PRU will draw on a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and will incorporate different disciplinary perspectives including public health, epidemiology, psychology, health economics, operational research and psychiatry. The PRU will particularly focus on research that relates to public policy and practice and, especially, research that can play an important role in guiding future policymaking.   

We are looking to appoint a Post-doctoral Researcher focusing on nicotine and tobacco research. You will be based at King’s College London and work closely with Dr Leonie Brose in the Nicotine Research Group to develop and deliver the aspects of the PRU related to nicotine and tobacco policy. The Nicotine Research Group is a friendly and vibrant part of the Addictions Department at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London. The group is led by Professor Ann McNeill (PRU Co-Director) and conducts research with impact on policy and practice.  

You will be part of a team of pre- and post-doctoral researchers working with colleagues at King’s, Sheffield and Glasgow, as well as our wider network of Co-Investigators and Collaborators across other UK universities, on this and potentially other areas of the PRU. You may also collaborate with clinical groups and service providers, commissioners and policymakers across the UK. As a member of the PRU you will also benefit from a dedicated training fund and membership of the Addictions PRU Academy, which will provide training and career development opportunities to early career researchers and other collaborators in the PRU.  

You should have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline and experience of research related to nicotine or other addictive products (which could be public health-oriented rather than focused on addiction). You should also have a strong grounding in quantitative, qualitative and systematic review methods, although you may specialise in one of these.  You will also have an understanding of how the value of specific research outputs can be assessed and also how they can be valuably influential to the policymaking process. You should be a clear and balanced communicator and committed to the need to bring science to the fore in the considerations which need to be incorporated into key decision-making at the level of local and national policy. The successful appointee will be expected to be reliable and efficient and also to have good inter-personal as well as organisational skills. 

This post will be offered on a full-time, fixed term contract for 2 years.

This is one of several researcher posts which will be or are currently being advertised by the Addictions PRU across King's College London, University of Sheffield and University of Glasgow. You should apply to all posts that interest you as we cannot transfer applications between roles.  

We would like to appoint a Post-doctoral Researcher to play a key role within a new Addictions Policy Research Unit (PRU). The Addictions PRU has recently been commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care for England, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, and starts in January 2024 for an initial 5-year period.  

 The PRU is a collaboration involving 10 UK universities led from the Addictions Department at King’s College London (KCL), the University of Sheffield’s Alcohol Research Group and the University of Glasgow’s Gambling Glasgow Research Centre. Its aim is to inform policymaking relating to alcohol, tobacco and nicotine, other drugs, and gambling. Research conducted within the PRU will draw on a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods, and will incorporate different disciplinary perspectives including public health, epidemiology, psychology, health economics, operational research and psychiatry. The PRU will particularly focus on research that relates to public policy and practice and, especially, research that can play an important role in guiding future policymaking. 

We are looking to appoint a Post-doctoral Research focusing on illicit and non-medical use of drugs research. The person appointed will be based in the Addictions Department at King’s College London (KCL) and will report to Professor Sir John Strang (‘drugs’ lead for the PRU), through whom there will be accountability to the PRU’s management team. The appointee will also work with Dr Tom Freeman (deputy PPIE lead, and based at the University of Bath), with specific working responsibilities for individual studies likely influenced by specific areas of expertise (e.g. John Strang with strength on opiates and harm reduction and public policy; Tom Freeman with strength on cannabis and public health and policy). You will be part of a team of pre- and post-doctoral researchers, collaborating with colleagues across the PRU working in various universities, clinical groups and service providers, commissioners and policymakers across the UK. 

You will have a good understanding of addictive behaviours, of public policy and practice at national as well as at local level, and of sources of research which can inform and guide the process of formation of public policy. You will also have established research skills relevant to this work, and a mature understanding of how the value of specific research outputs can be assessed and also how they can be valuably influential to the policymaking process. You should be a clear and balanced communicator and committed to the need to bring science to the fore in the considerations which need to be incorporated into key decision-making at the level of local and national policy. The successful appointee will be expected to be reliable and efficient and also to have good inter-personal as well as organisational skills.

This post will be offered on a full-time, fixed term contract for 2 years.

Starting the journey to recovery after grappling with chemical dependency is no easy feat. That is why AACI’s DUI Program is here to guide clients with a dynamic, multilingual approach tailored for both first-time and repeat DUI offenders. We delve deep into the intricacies of alcohol and substance abuse, unraveling their impact on safe driving. Throughout our programs, participants not only gain vital insights but also equip themselves with an arsenal of tools designed to foster a lifestyle free from alcohol and drugs, all while promoting safe and responsible driving habits. Join us in the pursuit of positive change, where empowerment meets the road to a brighter, substance-free future.

Responsibilities:

As a DUI Program Instructor, you will be at the forefront of change, conducting individual and group counseling sessions, assessments, and interviews for participants facing alcohol and/or other substance abuse challenges affecting their driving.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid Remote Model: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid remote work model, equipped with a company laptop.

• Bilingual Bonus: We value diversity and offer additional pay for bilingual staff.

• Mindfulness Support: Access the Headspace mindfulness app for free, promoting holistic well-being.

Qualifications:

• Two years or more of experience providing counseling services to individuals dealing with alcohol and/or other drug problems.

• Completed and submitted initial registration application for CAADAC certification, holds a CAADAC certification, or possesses one or more years of experience in alcohol and drug abuse prevention/treatment.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact and guiding others on their journey to recovery, join us at AACI! Together, we drive change and create a safer, healthier community.

Job Description:

The Director of Certification & Testing is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the domestic and international certification processes, and management of the Testing Department which is within the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP), under the auspices of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. The Director of Certification & Testing will be responsible for the development and distribution of certification products within the guidelines of NCC AP and NAADAC. NCC AP operates as an independent body for all matters involving NAADAC’s substance use disorders counselor credentialing and endorsement programs at the national and international levels.

Company Description

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada and abroad. NAADAC’s members are addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals, who specialize in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery support and education. An important part of the healthcare continuum, NAADAC members and its 47 state and international affiliates work to create healthier individuals, families and communities through prevention, intervention, quality treatment and recovery support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or a behavioral health discipline, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in substance use disorders or related field as a practitioner or manager.
• Hold a license or credential as an Addictions Counselor or in a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in management, review and coordination of certification/licensing products and procedures.
• Knowledge of application and interpretation of ethical standards and practices in substance use disorders.
• Experience as a supervisor or manager.
• Knowledge and experience in developing and monitoring department budgets.
• Experience with working with Board of Directors and Certification Boards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently.
• Possess interpersonal skills which will promote development and enrichment of the certification department and the association.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills which will aid in growth of credentialing products and materials.
• Demonstrated writing skills at a variety of levels (reports, contracts, and emails.)
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence.
• Ability to implement and learn new skills and concepts quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects and assignments on a timely basis.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work with a diverse staff and contribute to the mission of NAADAC.
• Demonstrated track record of flexibility; ability to adapt and react quickly to unexpected changes, prioritize tasks with excellent organization skills and time management skills, anticipate problems, provide creative solutions, and meet deadlines in challenging situations.
• Effective communication, relationship management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support excellent customer service with all departments.

This post is responsible for the provision of talking therapies within Inclusion Thurrock Early Intervention in Psychosis (EiP) and At Risk Mental States (ARMS) Services.

The post holder will be a member of the Inclusion Thurrock Senior Leadership Team, and thus will report on outcomes of EiP and ARMS to the wider team and will have a clinical, supervisory & managerial function.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a NICE compliant therapeutic service to patients, with a wide range of mental health problems with complex needs, the post holder will be expected to maintain high professional levels of clinical judgement and application of complex skills at all times. The post holder will utilise advanced theoretical and practical clinical skills in applying interventions as required.
• Where indicated, to utilise complex data from a variety of sources including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care. The post-holder will also be responsible for the safe use of any equipment used during assessments (e.g. test batteries).
• To advise the senior management team on all clinical, managerial and practical matters relevant to the provision, planning and delivery of psychological services in the area.
• As a senior clinician, to participate in the evaluation, monitoring and development of the team's operational policies, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit and ensuring incorporation of psychological frameworks for understanding and provision of high quality care.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.

Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering service users to achieve a better quality of life?

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to join our Telford Substance Misuse Treatment and Recovery Service (STaRS), Family Safeguarding Team.

Telford STaRS works with adults and young people over the age of 10 to enable them to make the changes they want to make, whether that is to reduce or completely stop use of alcohol or drugs. We provide a team of doctors, nurses, recovery workers, community connectors, peer mentors, and recovery focus to help adults and young people on their personal recovery journey.

We believe individuals are capable of changing their lives for the better. We are committed to this by providing high quality, caring, evidence-based services.

In this role, you will utilise all of your expertise in providing a remarkable service and care by working with families to minimise and prevent, as far as possible, children entering care due to substance misuse, mental health and domestic abuse.

You will be an integral part of a team, making a real difference to people's lives and the wider communities in which we serve.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of a multi-agency team delivering interventions to safeguard adults and/or children at risk.
• To work with families to minimise and prevent, as far as possible, children entering care due to substance misuse and other related issues.
• To engage and undertake comprehensive needs led assessments concerning substance misuse in order to reduce risk and maximise safety within the family setting.
• To support individuals in accessing and engaging with the local substance misuse team.
• To raise awareness around the dynamics of both substance misuse and Recovery and the potential impacts on self and on children.
• To provide information and advice to colleagues within the Family Safeguard Team regarding the risk and protective factors surrounding families experiencing substance misuse and recovery.
• Identify and deliver effective interventions for substance misuse to increase safety and reduce risk

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.

This post is responsible for the provision of family and systemic psychotherapies within Inclusion Thurrock Early Intervention in Psychosis (EiP) and At Risk Mental States (ARMS) Services. The post holder will be a member of the Inclusion Thurrock Senior Leadership Team, and thus will report on outcomes of EiP and ARMS to the wider team. It will have a clinical, supervisory & managerial function.

Main duties of the job

• Provision of highly specialist systemic psychotherapy services within the Early Intervention in Psychosis (EiP) and At Risk Mental State (ARMS) teams in Thurrock.
• To deliver a family therapy service by providing regular family therapy clinics where the post holder takes responsibility for the provision of the service.
• Psychological leadership and development, as agreed, regarding EiP/ ARMS services. Supervision and line management of Inclusion staff members within these services

About us

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Inclusion service offers psychological and drug & alcohol services, in the community, and in prisons, and has contracts across the country.

As an organisation we serve a population of 1.5 million and currently employ around 9000 members of staff.

We have a wide range of exciting opportunities for people looking to work in a truly integrated NHS organisation. By joining MPFT you will become part of a team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:

• Putting people at the heart of what we do
• Empowering people to improve care and wellbeing
• Delivering better health, better care in partnership

Job Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Collaborative Center to Advance Health Services (the Collaborative) at the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is recruiting a Grant Project Coordinator. The professional in this position will serve as a project coordinator for federally funded grant projects in the Collaborative. This position will execute the day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of projects and should have excellent organisation and communication skills. The professional in this position will need to be flexible, as the work often evolves and changes as priority areas emerge. For example, the person in this position may support project teams, coordinating calls, taking notes, and following-up on action items. The individual may support the development of reports by collecting information from various sources, organising data, and formatting documents for final submission. Another example is that the person may organize subject matter experts to develop a panel presentation and coordinate the logistics to deliver the presentation via a webinar platform. The work will be varied but will fall under the umbrella of supporting the leadership and teams on the project to successfully execute all deliverables.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in coordinating training and technical assistance projects, preferably related to substance use treatment and/or peer recovery services, but will consider other areas, such as public health, behavioural health, or reproductive health.
• Capacity to successfully contribute to teams while also able to work independently.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills. Exercises sound judgment.
• Adept at thinking strategically, analytically, and creatively. Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and research and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and due dates using a project management calendar.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, and with a variety of personalities.
• Flexible and willing to take on new tasks.
• Tech savvy with experience in Microsoft Office and a knack for learning new software and technologies (e.g., Zoom Conferencing, Adobe Acrobat, Google tools, Salesforce).

Job Description

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Collaborative Center to Advance Health Services (the Collaborative) at the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is recruiting a Grant Project Coordinator. The professional in this position will serve as a project coordinator for federally funded grant projects in the Collaborative. This position will execute the day-to-day operational and administrative aspects of projects and should have excellent organisation and communication skills. The professional in this position will need to be flexible, as the work often evolves and changes as priority areas emerge. For example, the person in this position may coordinate the moving parts involved in ensuring events go smoothly, handling the details before the event as well as the day-of logistics. The individual may support project teams, coordinating calls, taking notes, and following-up on action items. The individual may support the development of reports by collecting information from various sources, organising data, and formatting documents for final submission. The work will be varied but will fall under the umbrella of supporting the leadership and teams on the project to successfully execute all deliverables.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in event planning and coordination for both in-person and virtual events of all sizes.
• Capacity to successfully contribute to teams while also able to work independently.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills. Exercises sound judgment.
• Adept at thinking strategically, analytically, and creatively. Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify challenges and research and recommend solutions.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities and due dates using a project management calendar.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, and with a variety of personalities.
• Flexible and willing to take on new tasks.
• Tech savvy with experience in Microsoft Office and a knack for learning new software and technologies (e.g., Zoom Conferencing, Adobe Acrobat, Google tools, Salesforce).

RAND is seeking behavioral and social science researchers at all levels of experience. Researchers at RAND work on collaborative research teams, producing objective, scientific analyses in peer-reviewed journals and technical reports to guide policymakers on a diverse set of issues. These diverse, multidisciplinary teams include policy researchers, economists, psychologists, statisticians, social scientists, and others with relevant training. Researchers apply rigorous, empirical research designs to analyze policy issues and evaluate programs.

Staff members have opportunities to teach in the Pardee RAND Graduate School and to collaborate on projects across various research programs, including Education and Labor, Health Care, Homeland Security, National Security, and Social and Economic Well-Being. Current research at RAND focuses on a broad array of topics, including mental health services research, health care, disaster recovery, and national security. Research encompasses issues that affect the population at large, as well as vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will have demonstrated quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, strong analytic skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, an interest in building a policy research portfolio, the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity.

Specializations of interest include:

• Criminology
• Cybersecurity
• Evidence-based treatments for mental health conditions
• Mental health stigma, prevention, and population interventions
• Post-traumatic stress disorder and treatment
• Quality of care measurement
• Racial equity
• Resilience (individual and community)
• Risk management
• Sleep disorders and treatment
• Substance use disorders and treatment
• Workforce management and training

Education Requirements

PhD in psychology, criminology, anthropology, or relevant discipline (you may also apply if you are at the dissertation stage and expect to complete your PhD within 12 months).

The Senior Investigator provides scientific and programmatic support to the Implementation Science Methods Unit (ISMU) within the TraCS Institute, home of the NIH-funded CTSA at UNC Chapel Hill, serving as both a project leader and contributor on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Work with ISMU faculty on research projects and evaluations in collaboration with UNC Health
• Conduct interviews and focus groups
• Analyze qualitative data
• Descriptively summarize quantitative data (e.g., creating tables)
• Contribute to writing manuscripts and preparing presentations
• Provide consultations and resources to investigators who are developing grant proposals with an implementation focus or aim
• Track ISMU activities and prepare reports for TraCS leadership
• Oversee updates of content for the Implementation Science Exchange website
• Supervise the work of graduate student research assistants
• Coordinate and lead meetings for the ISMU
• Coordinate speakers and webinars
• Develop collaborative working relationships with leaders and other professionals 
• Explain and apply implementation science concepts and terminology for clinicians, practices, and policy audiences
• Join or liaise with individual projects and pilot studies
• Assist the ISMU co-directors and TraCS leadership with other duties as assigned

This position is located in the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS), Drugs, Laboratory and Scientific Services Branch (DLSSB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna Austria. The Associate Programme Officer (Youth Mobilization and Drug Use Prevention) will work under the direct supervision of the Prevention Programme Officer and the overall guidance of the Chief of PTRS.

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International Consortium for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)

Job Description - ICUDDR Program Specialist

Fully remote; Generous paid time off; Medical insurance reimbursement up to $1000/month

Overview

The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) supports the rapid improvement in competencies and skills among current and future generations of addiction professionals. ICUDDR facilitates networking among universities to promote high-quality education and training in the field of addiction prevention, treatment, and public health. It also pursues applied addictions research, outreach, and advocacy.

Job Duties

Programmatic and Member Support: Support regions, programs, and members.

The incumbent will support regions by providing support to 1-2 regions including scheduling meetings, providing technical assistance, documenting attendance, and supporting the development of regional workplans. Additionally, this position will support membership by providing approvals for new members who fit all membership criteria; Refer membership applications that do not fit all criteria to the Executive Director or Associate Director; Support the maintenance of membership list; Notify regional coordinators of new members in their region; Add new members to Mailchimp; Assist in member recruitment; Assist with curricular access for members. Support marketing by providing content to the marketing team for the promotion of events and for the newsletter. Finally, support the ICUDDR annual global conference by collecting and managing traveler data including plane tickets and hotel arrangements; Attend meetings.

Technical Analysis of Literature, Reports, and Research: Provide support for the analysis of data and report writing related to findings of research and other program information to be used for reports of record, proposals, publications, and for presentations at national and international meetings on addiction education. Assist with documentation of educational providers and consultants; Add resources and events to the ICUDDR database.

Training and Presentations: Support training sessions for staff and collaborators. Schedule events in Webex, zoom, or other platforms; Arrange registration or events; Ensure technical checks with presenters; Provide technical support during webinars; Record webinars; Upload recordings to YouTube.

Additional duties as assigned: Occasionally, provide support for partner webinars; Support collaborative events with ISSUP or other ICUDDR partners, such as webinars and Partner Calls; Cross-train on duties of Coordinator of Educational Programs.

Qualifications required for effective performance.

a. Education

A bachelor’s degree in public health, social services, or related field is required. A master’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Public health, Health policy, Health Management, Epidemiology, Behavioral Sciences, and Public administration is preferred. A certificate in Project Management is an asset.

b. Prior Work Experience

Minimum of at least one year of experience working with projects and programs related to Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. Previous work with governmental and/or non-governmental institutions or colleges or universities in public health programming and delivery of services is an asset.

c. Knowledge:

Required: The incumbent has social science or public health skills that can be used in program implementation. A basic understanding of the principles of public health programs and practice, including evidence-based substance use disorders best practices and procedures. (Harm Reduction, Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery).

d. Skills and Abilities

Ability to work creatively and constructively with college and university and other educational or health officials to support the development of programs and activities suitable to local conditions, effectively responding to challenges and barriers as they arise. Demonstrated grasp of skills and methods of administrative and programmatic support.

A working knowledge of Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office Products, the ability to support the management of projects, events, and/or other deliverables. English language proficiency is required; The ability to communicate in United Nations official languages in addition to English is an asset: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Possess sensitivity and maturity to deal appropriately with Addiction issues. A demonstrated ability to work closely and effectively with persons at all levels of the education and public health system. Able to prepare oral and written reports for international scientific audiences including informational research and review of published studies. Basic data analysis skills required.

Please email a cover letter and resume to searcyc [at] icuddr [dot] org

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Requirements for the role of Substance Misuse Recovery Coordinator:

• Relevant qualifications or certifications
• An experienced Recovery Worker with a mixed caseload of 30-35
• Enhanced Adult DBS

Applications from individuals who meet the specified requirements, such as Substance Misuse Workers/Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Recovery Practitioners, Recovery Coordinators, Drug Workers, Alcohol Workers, and Needle Exchange Workers, are enthusiastically welcomed.

Position Summary

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) is an opportunity at MultiCare, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, counselling, and case management for patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform Substance Use Disorder assessments in office-based, inpatient, or community settings as necessary; develop treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and conduct individual and group counselling sessions within the provisions of MultiCare’s policies and standards, as well as local, state, federal and other regulatory requirements
• Respond to referrals from various locations in the community in the most effective, efficient and safe manner possible in order to perform Substance Use Disorder assessment and make treatment recommendations and care coordination
• Provide care coordination and case management services, brief therapy, and motivational interviewing with a focus on rapid placement into the least restrictive appropriate level of care
• Develop relationships with community resources and develop treatment and safety plans to assist individuals and their natural and professional supports in resolving chemically induced crises
• Provide and connect patients and professionals with accurate program and agency resources
• Complete all required documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Current WA State Substance Use Disorder Professional certification
• Current Washington state driver’s license
• Minimum one (1) year of recent work experience as a Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)
• Proof of a safe driving record (which meets established MultiCare Standards) obtained by a motor vehicle report from the appropriate state

The ECM Case Manager is responsible for outreach, engagement, and providing support and linkage to wellness/recovery resources, both in person and virtually to assist clients in reaching the optimal level of wellness and functional capability. The ECM Case manager works with highest risk Medical members with the most complex medical and social needs, connecting with all their providers to coordinate areas of care and support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages and enrols community members eligible for Enhanced Care Management support
• Assesses client need areas
• Develops an individualised care plan with each client that is updated as needed
• Coordinates care for clients with a multidisciplinary clinical team and outside agencies.
• Facilitates referral linkages to community resources and performs case management services.
• Assist clients with the development of social and community support systems.
• Develops effective working relationships with agencies, organizations and providers to advocate for clients.
• Documents and maintains clinical records per appropriate standards and regulations.
• Conducts outreach in diverse community settings.
• Participate in clinical supervision, consultations, and trainings.
• Provide translation services as needed.
• Complete other duties and related projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or behavioral health related field, or equivalent training and experience.
• One year or more of case management or related experience.