Summary

The Primary Therapist plans and coordinates medically approved treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for patients seeking in-patient substance use disorder treatment in an RCA facility. Treatment plans will address co-occurring disorders, leverage RCA programming, address family systems and other factors influencing patients' recovery. The Primary Therapist inspires and motivates RCA patients and helps them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centred practices.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behaviour and assess their readiness for treatment
• Help clients develop treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families; partner with Case Management around after care plan
• Help clients develop skills and behaviours necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behaviour
• Work with clients to identify behaviours or situations that interfere with their recovery
• Teach families about addiction or behaviour disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
• Refer clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups
• Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behaviour, as well as steps to take to avoid such behaviour
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Please email your resume to lrotenbury [at] recoverycoa [dot] com or you can submit an application via indeed or our career site.

Recovery Centers of America
11100 Billingsley Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone: (240) 754-6151

Position Summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a BC/BE Addition Medicine Physician to join our well-established, thriving and comprehensive practice in Spokane, Washington. Providers at MultiCare are recognised as being among the best in the Northwest Region. 

Requirements

• Board certified/eligible at time of employment
• Licensed in the state of WA by the time of employment
• DEA, NPI & prescriptive authority
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification by the American Heart Association

Turning Point Inc. is currently recruiting both newly licensed and experienced clinicians as they move to enhance our clinical team capacity with end licensed clinicians.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply by submitting a resume by email to HR [at] turningpointnj [dot] org

Turning Point Inc.
680 Broadway Suite 104
Paterson, NJ 07514
Phone: 19732399400
Fax: 973-571-8003

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions and to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally.  This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies, and marketing programs, training, and special events to our coalition and community partners.

We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s overall success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary

This internship offers an exceptional opportunity for hands-on experience in the dynamic field of public policy within the non-profit sector. Reporting to the Public Policy Manager, you will work closely with our dedicated team to assist with research, and prepare the organization for its public policy event, The National Leadership Forum in January 2024

Specific Duties

• Policy monitoring and summarization
  • Attend relevant meetings, hearings, and mark-ups on and off Capitol Hill and complete write-ups for use by CADCA members and staff. 
• Special projects
  • Assist in preparing for Capitol Hill Day (i.e., scheduling meetings, encouraging Forum attendees to register for Capitol Hill Day, and updating advocacy materials such as the Capitol Hill Day book).
• Logistical and staff support to CADCA’s Public Policy Department
  • Prepare, assemble, and deliver packets for Hill staff.
  • Organize funding charts and local outcomes used for advocacy efforts.
  • Assist with presentation development to maintain timely research on substance use.

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally.  This is accomplished through technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies, marketing programs, training, and special events.

We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary

This position is part of the Business Development Team, headed by the Vice President of Business Development and Membership at CADCA, and reports to the Director of Grants and Contracts. The Manager, Grant Writing, and Proposal Development will work with the Development Team and other departments and, as part of a team, will prepare multi-departmental proposals and reports for Federal Agencies, Foundations, and Corporation Partnerships. Additionally, this position will work with the Development Team to conduct industry and funding research to identify trends and determine new opportunities for CADCA.

About CADCA

Join a dynamic organization whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of community coalitions to create and maintain safe, healthy, and drug-free communities globally.  This is accomplished by providing technical assistance and training, public policy advocacy, media strategies, and marketing programs, training, and special events.

We provide excellent medical, dental, and vision plans, generous time off, including holidays, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

We offer a diverse workplace where we recognize each employee’s contribution to the organization’s overall success. That success is rooted in our commitment to developing our people by giving them the tools and resources to grow in their roles and prepare them for opportunities within the organization.

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Vice President of Communications and Meetings, the Director of Communications and Meetings will set and guide the strategy for all communications, public relations, and marketing messages and collateral to consistently and effectively articulate CADCA’s mission. The Director of Communications and Meetings will work to further CADCA’s position as a respected leader and resource for all issues related to substance abuse prevention.

The National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) is a national research centre that seeks to embed research in clinical practice. It aims to support clinicians to detect and respond to new drug health problems by building clinical research capacity and rapidly translating findings into clinical practice. The Centre supports a national Prompt Response Network (PRN) which allows for rapid, flexible, and collaborative responses to emerging substances that may cause prevalent, persistent, and harmful health and community impacts. The PRN has been co-designed with the community to ensure a high level of community impact and relevance.

The Centre is made up of a consortium of the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), acting as lead agency, St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA), National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) – Curtin University of Technology, and the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) – Flinders University. 

Why this role matters  

The Project Manager (Prompt Response Network) plays a lead role within the National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs (NCCRED) in the planning, development, and implementation of projects across the Centre.

The role entails developing project planning documentation, identifying, and building appropriate project teams and initiating and overseeing the project, including managing all stakeholder engagement and quality assurance.

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) was established at the University of New South Wales by the Commonwealth Government in 1986 to extend the knowledge base required for effective treatment of individuals with alcohol and other drug-related problems and to enhance the overall research capacity in the drug and alcohol field. The Centre is highly regarded, both nationally and internationally, for its contribution to drug and alcohol research.

Why this role matters: 

The Project Officer plays a key role within NDARC in providing practical and efficient project support for project teams and key stakeholders.

The Project Officer is responsible for the coordination and administration of grant applications for multiple NDARC research projects under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director. The role entails providing reporting and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for key programs and projects.

This post 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), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria. The Programme Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Prevention Programme Officer and the overall guidance of the Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS).

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please click here.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant, to work with a team working with Dr Rachel Pechey on a research programme testing the impact of alcohol calorie labelling on alcohol and calorie selection, purchasing and consumption.

The post is embedded in the thriving Health Behaviours team in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS). The team work on interventions to prevent or treat ill-health by intervening on diet, obesity, and smoking. We have a strong track record of applied research that can benefit patients and lead to changes in the health system.

NDPCHS research is led by internationally renowned scientists, many of whom are practising GPs and primary care clinicians or public health physicians, together with academics from a range of other disciplines including behavioural and social sciences, and humanities. Our research covers the broad range of issues that you might expect to address in the community, including cardiovascular and metabolic disease, cancer, infectious diseases and childhood illnesses, obesity, poor diet and smoking. We focus on understanding and improving the experiences of patients, rigorously evaluating the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostics, utilising big data, developing digital health interventions and working internationally. We have methodological expertise in clinical trial design and implementation, clinical decision making and diagnostics, epidemiology, medical statistics, behavioural science, modelling, qualitative research and the wider application of social science theory and methods to address practical and theoretical challenges in health and care settings.

The successful applicant will be part of a group working to test the impact of alcohol calorie labelling in online studies and field trials. They will work with a panel of policy makers and members of the public to develop, then test, labels. Responsibilities will include working with colleagues to develop and conduct studies. You will also help to disseminate the outcomes to academic audiences and other stakeholders including industry and policymakers.

This newly established full-time research post at the Institute for Social Marketing & Health, University of Stirling offers a rare, exciting and high-profile opportunity for an outstanding researcher to join our world-leading Institute on an open-ended contract. ISMH leads and collaborates with other leading research teams on diverse alcohol research, including on population-wide policies such as marketing, labelling, availability and pricing, industry activity and the policy process. The post-holder will play a key role in preparing for ISMH to apply to establish a WHO Collaborating Centre for alcohol policy research & capacity building as well as taking forward a separate portfolio of alcohol research activities.

The successful candidate will be invited to shape and expand their portfolio of work in line with their interests and expertise, in collaboration with ISMH colleagues and external partner organisations including WHO. It is expected that their work will include research and capacity building in, but not limited to, low/middle income countries, and will inform a work plan for a new WHO Collaborating Centre. Development of new international studies in the global South, as well as Scottish/UK elements of international comparative studies would also be welcomed. It is expected that the successful candidate will support and lead the drafting of research proposals related to the post-holder’s interests and the needs of the post, in collaboration with ISMH colleagues

Research Assistant - Clinical & Social Research

• Full Time - 1-year contract
• Located in Richmond (close to the city, close to public transport)
• Monthly Day off and 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to $58,442.80 (paid pro rata) + super + salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

Turning Point & Eastern Health

Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria and beyond. Combining innovative research in the clinical, population health and policy fields, with service innovation, surveillance, system enhancements, capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government to respond to current and emerging alcohol and drug and gambling issues.

Turning Point is part of Eastern Health, the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our Clinical and Social Research Team at Turning Point, Australia’s leading national addiction treatment, research and training centre based in Richmond, Melbourne. The successful candidate will work as part of this dynamic, collaborative team and, in particular, will contribute to the timely completion of two new projects:

i)     The Health4Her effectiveness-implementation trial (a collaboration between Turning Point, Monash University, BreastScreen Victoria, Lifepool, and Shades of Pink, to increase women’s awareness that alcohol causes breast cancer, and promote alcohol behaviour change); and

ii)   The evaluation of a new Driver Support Service for people in Victoria who have been detected drink or drug driving (a collaboration between Turning Point, the Department of Transport and Planning, and Victoria Police, to address substance use problems leading to drink/drug driving recidivism).

In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating quantitative (e.g. surveys) and qualitative (e.g. interviews, focus groups) data collection and management, and you will ensure participants are treated with the highest level of care during their research participation. To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research, with knowledge of the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, and the ability to manage research data with a high level of attention to detail. You will need to have strong organisational skills, and strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to other research activities undertaken by the team (e.g. research into experiences of e-cigarette use and dependence), work directly with senior researchers/clinicians who will provide guidance and mentoring, and have opportunities to co-author peer-reviewed publications and present at national conferences. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities will be available. Flexible hybrid working arrangements and a staff wellbeing program are also available.

If you are a motivated individual looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the field of addictions research, we encourage you to apply for this position! 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A strong interest in working in addictions research; previous experience working with people with complex needs (e.g. addictions, mental health) is desired
• Experience in the collection, management and analyses of quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Experience in writing literature reviews and ethics applications
• An understanding of confidentiality, privacy and information handling principles
• Strong organisational skills, and the ability to meet competing deadlines
• A high level of attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs, statistical analysis software packages (e.g. SPSS, Stata), and the Endnote referencing system

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) changes lives by bringing people and knowledge together to reduce the harms of alcohol and other drugs on society. We partner with public, private and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to improve the health and safety of people living in Canada. An NGO with a national focus, CCSA envisions a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

CCSA acknowledges that First Nations, Métis and Inuit people are the holders of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge. We respect the power of the Indigenous ways of knowing and of Traditional Indigenous Knowledge and commit to learning about and incorporating this knowledge into our work with proper guidance. 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and in collaboration with the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Corporate Secretary, the Strategic Assistant is responsible for providing support to the CEO through a combination of functions including project management, writing and editing, research and high-level administrative and relationship support. The Strategic Assistant also helps manage relationships with external partners, including representatives of provincial, local and federal government agencies and private-sector organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Corporate Secretary to manage the CEO’s office
• Prepares meeting materials and notes, and ensures follow-up for various meetings with staff, Board members and external collaborators 
• Coordinates internal and external special projects with other divisions and organizations on behalf of the CEO
• Coordinates activities with senior officials, parliamentarians and media
• Assists in maintaining relationships with CCSA’s partners and collaborators and assists in strengthening those relationships
• Researches and prepares meeting materials, policy briefings, talking points, presentations and proposals on a variety of matters for key internal or external audiences
• Drafts and reviews various documents including internal and external correspondence
• Creates and maintains files 
• Reviews drafts and finished documents for accuracy and grammar, including documents of a sensitive or confidential nature
• Keeps abreast of the CEO’s immediate and long-term commitments and plans, identifies conflicts and flags issues 
• Supports other senior team members, particularly executive-level staff, as necessary
• Manages special projects on behalf of the CEO
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the CEO

The position is located in the Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSAF) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Pretoria, South Africa. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Regional Representative, ROSAF and the Regional Section for Africa and the Middle East (RSAME), as well as the overall guidance of the Office of the Director (OD), Division for Operations (DO) of UNODC in Vienna, Austria. S/he will work in close coordination with other relevant thematic offices based at UNODC headquarters Vienna.

The incumbent will primarily work in the region covered by ROSAF and will also serve as a resource person for other UNODC offices in Africa, facilitating the sharing of good practices throughout the continent and liaising with existing UNODC programmes at global and regional level (including the Youth4Impact Programme in the Regional Office for the Middle Est and North Africa (ROMENA)).Within assigned authority and in line with the cross-cutting commitment on youth empowerment of the UNODC Strategy 2021-2025 and with the Change Enabler on empowering children and youth of the UNODC Strategic Vision for Africa 2030.

Click here to read the full Job Description on the UNODC Careers Portal.

The position is located in the Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA), Division for Operations (DO) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will work under the general guidance of the ROEA Representative and the direct supervision of the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer heading the Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice and Anti-Corruption Programme.

The incumbent will substantively contribute to project management including providing substantive and technical expertise in the area of programme implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation in conformity with UN rules and regulation, and policies for the implementation of the Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya (PLEAD II). S/he will work in close cooperation with the National Partners within the Criminal Justice Sector of the Government of Kenya.

Click here to read the full Job Description on the UNODC Careers Portal.

We are looking for a Research Scientist who will work closely with our Bureau of Research and Program Evaluation in the Division of Data Management, Research and Planning at New York State OASAS and New York University's research team on a US NIH/NIDA-funded grant examining the impact of forced changes to substance use disorder treatment as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, including an examination of factors causing disparities in treatment outcomes, and multi-level analyses including organizational-level factors.

The position is located in either NYC or Albany. 
 

The position is full-time and the hiring salary is $86,348—USD. 

The Primary Therapist plans and coordinates medically approved treatment plans and therapeutic interventions for patients seeking in-patient substance use disorder treatment in an RCA facility. Treatment plans will address co-occurring disorders, leverage RCA programming, address family systems and other factors influencing patients' recovery. The Primary Therapist inspires and motivates RCA patients and helps them develop tools to work toward recovery using evidence-based and person-centered practices.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Evaluate clients' mental and physical health, addiction, or problem behavior and assess their readiness for treatment
• Help clients develop treatment goals and plans, including support of education about medically assisted treatment options and referral to / collaboration with other resources on the medical and psychiatric teams
• Review and recommend treatment options with clients and their families; partner with Case Management around after care plan
• Help clients develop skills and behaviors necessary to recover from their addiction or modify their behavior
• Work with clients to identify behaviors or situations that interfere with their recovery
• Teach families about addiction or behavior disorders and help them develop strategies to cope with those problems
• Refer clients to other resources and services, such as job placement services and support groups
• Conduct outreach programs to help people identify the signs of addiction and other destructive behavior, as well as steps to take to avoid such behavior
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Experience Required

Must hold valid State of Maryland Licensure or Credential that allows for practice of Drug and Alcohol Counseling (ADT, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW, LSCW-C). One to three years of experience in a behavioral healthcare or substance abuse settings serving culturally diverse populations. Knowledge of case management for dual diagnosis patient. Knowledge of medically assisted treatment options in the field of substance use disorder treatment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

How to Apply

Please email your resume to lrotenbury [at] recoverycoa [dot] com or you can submit an application via indeed or our career site.

Position Summary Information

Campus Recreation & Wellness provides quality recreational and educational experiences designed to positively impact the development of Elon students and contribute to the wellness of the campus community. The Coordinator of Collegiate Recovery is an essential member of the Campus Recreation & Wellness professional team and will provide dedicated leadership in developing the Phoenix Free initiative as a model Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP). This position is responsible for the continued development, implementation, and coordination of a comprehensive collegiate recovery program that includes assessing needs and evaluating project outcomes. This position will work alongside professional staff to cultivate a recovery-ready campus, increase student access to substance use prevention and recovery support services, establish a visible network of recovery allies, and strengthen campus and community collaborations. This is a grant-funded position through June 2024 with a possible extension through 2026.
 

Education requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health education, addiction studies, counselling, psychology, or related field required; master’s degree in public health, social work, health education, higher education, addiction studies, counselling, psychology, or related field preferred.

Experience required

• Experience working with substance use in a university setting and demonstrated knowledge of how to incorporate prevention, harm reduction, and recovery in the context of higher education
• Knowledge and understanding of student development theory and ability to design, implement, and evaluate effective programs, services, and interventions
• Proficiency in conducting quantitative and qualitative research (e.g., research design, survey development, environmental assessment, focus group design and facilitation, data analysis, etc.) and interpreting findings to develop data-driven programs
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate individual-and-group discussions about sensitive topics, including BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) and other substance use-related interventions
• Supervisory skills to effectively manage student employees, interns, or volunteers
• Knowledge, understanding, and respect for unique pathways to recovery
• Experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, working with diverse populations, and a commitment to equity and inclusion
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, manage time efficiently, and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and with limited supervision
• Evidence of effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage, mentor, and connect with emerging adults
• Evidence of strong organizational and project management skills
• Commitment to divisional and university priorities for mentoring, leadership and skill development, inclusive excellence, wellness and well-being, vibrant residential campus experience, civic engagement, and continuous improvement and operational excellence

This post will be based within the Mental Health and Addiction Research Group at the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. The group, in collaboration with the Tobacco and Alcohol Group at University College London, has been awarded a large research grant in the area of tobacco smoking and mental illness. This involves a fully powered randomised controlled trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation and reduction in people with mental illness.

We are looking for research fellow with experience in managing and conducting randomised controlled trials to join the interdisciplinary research team of academics, clinicians and service user/carer representatives. The post presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated person to develop their own career in an excellent research environment, joining a large and highly successful multi-disciplinary Department.