The Middle East and North Africa Harm Reduction Association (MENAHRA) calls to recruit a

Short-Term Consultant for Strengthening Virtual Platforms in CSOs in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon

Deadline for applications: 30 June 2022

How to Apply:

If interested, please submit a CV with a cover letter to info [at] menahra [dot] org Please ensure that the subject of your email is “Virtual Engagement Consultancy”.

For further information, you may contact the MENAHRA offices at +961 1 493 211 or visit our website at www.menahra.org  

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

The University of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a Research Associate to engage in world-leading research in population health modelling and data science, with a specific focus on developing a smoking cessation model for England in partnership with University College London. The role sits within the Cancer Research UK funded programme grant “Targeting multiple levels of the smoking cessation system using novel scientific approaches”.

The role involves developing a novel agent-based model (ABM) of smoking cessation behaviours and health outcomes. You will use the ontology of the social psychology COM-B (capability-opportunity-motivation-behaviour) framework to inform the conceptual and detailed design of the model. You will calibrate the model using empirical data for England and use it to analyse the effectiveness of interventions to promote smoking cessation. Following open science principles, you will develop the ABM as open-source software and produce an online tutorial to support potential users.

The role requires a keen enthusiasm to work across disciplinary boundaries in developing world-class and transformative research in the modelling of social behaviours. During the project you will be able to draw on world-leading expertise in health behaviours, epidemiology, health economics, agent-based modelling, and machine learning.

The post will be based in the Complex Optimization and Decision Making Laboratory, led by Professor Robin Purshouse, within the Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering (ACSE) with support from Professor Alan Brennan in the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR). The post is integral to ACSE and ScHARR strategies to develop complex systems modelling platforms to support societal grand challenges for improving wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. The new ABM will leverage ScHARR’s existing Sheffield Tobacco Policy Model and related findings.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Drug and Alcohol Studies to join the Contemporary Drug and Alcohol Studies (CDAS) programme within the School of Education and Social Sciences at the University of the West of Scotland. You will join a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community – and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges. 

The postholder will play a central role in delivering an excellent and research-based student experience. They will be engaged in the development of educational thinking, practice and research in the broad areas of curriculum design, learning and teaching, and assessment. They will be knowledgeable in contemporary pedagogies, particularly in relation to co-creation and active learning, and be familiar with online learning environments and the principles of digital education. They will also be able to evidence positive practice in these areas. The postholder will produce and publish excellent research outputs commensurate with the stage of career and evidence an ability to attract independent research funding to support this work.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• A completed, or close to completion, PhD in Social Sciences or relevant area is essential.
• Experience of studying, researching or working in the substance use or related field who can contribute to the CDAS teaching and research programme.
• A postgraduate qualification in the area of education/learning and teaching/ Advance Higher Education Fellowship or equivalent are highly desirable.

University of the West of Scotland – School of Health & Life Sciences

Campus – Paisley, Lanarkshire or Ayr

Due to a continued significant investment in our teaching portfolio within the School of Health & Life Sciences we are seeking applications to join the School’s Division of Adult Nursing and Healthcare as a Professor in Adult Nursing. You will join a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community – and, through modern teaching and impactful research, continue to deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.

All UWS Professors are expected to make a significant contribution to the activities of the University whether through teaching and associated educational activities, development of research initiatives and strategies and/or to management, policy development and leadership roles whether at Division, School or University levels. All professors are expected to contribute to the development and direction of the University community by providing relevant academic leadership.  Academic leadership involve providing research and/or teaching leadership in their discipline whether in their own Division, School or more widely in University wide capacity; leading research teams or by contribution to interdisciplinary research themes; educational leadership of the discipline within the School of Health & Life Sciences; and, academic leadership through knowledge transfer activities.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• PhD in relevant subject area
• An active registration with a recognised regulatory body relevant to their profession, e.g. NMC Registration Adult nursing (RN1, RNA)
• Extensive experience as a scholar/researcher, possibly with an international reputation, in adult nursing.
• Evidence of strategy/policy work, nationally and internationally.
• Evidence of external engagement which is clearly in line with the School’s priority areas for the future, or be able to demonstrate the synergies (e.g. external engagement in terms of research, or knowledge exchange, or engagement with professional bodies or other external organisations.

The post can be based at the Paisley, Lanarkshire or Ayr Campus. However you may be required to work at any UWS campus or location from time to time to meet needs of the business.

Position Overview:

The Alexandria Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) is hiring for the position of Nurse Practitioner Supervisor. This critical role provides direct clinical care to clients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment services and serves as a clinical leader on our multidisciplinary team of medical and behavioural health therapy professionals. Our nationally recognised program has been repeatedly highlighted by State and Federal agencies as a Center of Excellence; we are recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner who brings this same level of excellence and passion to our program.  Candidates must have or be able to obtain and maintain a waiver to prescribe Buprenorphine.

Examples of Duties:

• Ensures that nursing services and program operations comply with State and Federal regulations through supervision and evaluation of program nurses;
• Ensures nursing/medication administration coverage during clinic operation hours;
• Ensures nursing documentation is timely, accurate, and meets documentation standards;
• Assesses clients upon admission to obtain medical, mental health, and substance use history;
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates tests to identify and assess client’s clinical problems and health needs (e.g., TB, HIV, Hepatitis, etc.) at admission;
• Monitors medical status of clients that are pregnant, have HIV infection, and/or are medically fragile;
• Monitors drug screen and breathalyzer test results coordinating with the treatment team;
• Provides nursing/medical recommendations for the patient’s plan of care with the treatment team;
• Triages clients to be seen by the Medical Supervisor and/or refers them to the hospital or provides resources to appropriate and available medical services tracking outcomes and providing follow-up as needed;
• Monitors clients on psychotropic or other medications for side effects;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to have (Minimum Qualifications):

The applicant must have a four-year college degree from an accredited school of nursing, a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and the nurse practitioner distinction (NP). The applicant is licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) and certified as a Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia with prescriptive authority or eligible for such licensure/certification. Has a waiver to prescribe Buprenorphine. Current AED/CPR certification with a minimum of two years’ experience practicing within specialty area or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-SAMHSA-DE-22-11518160 under delegated examining procedures. Please review this announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under competitive procedures.

Duties

As a Public Health Advisor, you will use your knowledge of and experience with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to optimise business results and customer experience by:

1. Providing program consultation, guidance, and assistance and is responsible for carrying out and promoting significant public health grants management and related activities in Federal, local, state, and international settings with relative independence.
2. Developing and/or recommending program intervention, prevention, and/or control strategies.
3. Serving as the principal representative for a well-defined and established grant program of a moderate complexity.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment
• Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• One-year probationary period may be required.

Summary

The mission of the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is to bring effective prevention to every community. CSAP provides national leadership in the development of policies, programs and to prevent the onset of illegal drug use, underage alcohol and tobacco use, and to reduce the negative consequences of using substances.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). CSAP disseminates effective substance abuse prevention practices and builds the capacity of States, communities and other groups to apply prevention knowledge effectively.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This employer participates in the E-Verify Program
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Subject to satisfactory security and suitability determinations
• Must complete a one (1) year probationary period, if not previously completed
• Position requires the completion of a public financial disclosure report
• This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM.
• Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment can be effected. If you are selected, you will be responsible for working with an HHS Executive Consultant, or QRB Writer to develop an ECQ narrative for submission to OPM
• If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, civil service employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions.
• You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organisations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration.

All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs), listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasise levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.

 The University of Sheffield have an exciting opportunity in the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) to join the Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS) Section as part of the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group (SARG). You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing support to health economics/decision modelling research staff on a range of applied policy and methodological research with a particular focus on the effects of alcohol and of tobacco.

The post is funded as part of the UK Prevention Research programme:- Shaping public health policies to reduce inequalities and harm (SPECTRUM). The projects involve designing and undertaking health economic, statistical, and epidemiological modelling-based analyses for policy appraisal.

Analysis of complex datasets and design of health economic models are key activities, as is
methodological development to support the policy appraisal process. You will also contribute to writing research and consultancy tenders, and contribute to the Section’s teaching responsibilities by delivering tutorials.

Apply for the Fully Funded Scholarships for international students for the academic year 2022-23. This post will list all Scholarships for 2022. Any student from any part of the world is eligible to apply.

Each Scholarship has its own criteria, requirements, and process. Some Scholarships are without IELTS. You can study without IELTS in many countries through many scholarships. Check out our Fully Funded Scholarships 2022 category.

To Apply for Scholarships in 2022-23: Please Visit https://opportunitiescorners.info/fully-funded-scholarships/

This position is located in the Advocacy Section (AS), Public Affairs and Policy Support Branch (PAB), Division for Policy Analysis and Public Affairs (DPA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief, AS.

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’s vision is for a healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use.

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

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director, Indigenous Partnerships and Strategies, is responsible for developing and nurturing reciprocal relationships with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities that will move CCSA closer to its goal of meaningful reconciliation.

The Director, Indigenous Partnerships and Strategies, will build CCSA’s internal capacity for initiating and growing these reciprocal relations, including the creation and implementation of a strategic plan that includes significant steps toward reconciliation. The Director, Indigenous Partnerships and Strategies, will also build internal capacity to respect and understand Traditional Knowledge and the principals and governance frameworks that protect it, such as the Ownership Control Access and Possession (OCAP) principles, and the Ownership Control Access and Stewardship (OCAS) principles.

The Director, Indigenous Partnerships and Strategies, will provide strategic advice and guidance to CCSA’s senior leadership team as well as its Board of Directors.
 

The role

You will be responsible for setting up and conducting the qualitative component of an innovative project to understand how benzodiazepines and opioids interact to increase the likelihood of fatal overdose. Findings from the qualitative work will inform experimental studies including influencing the design of animal experiments. The study findings will inform the design of new harm reduction interventions that could reduce the number of overdoses in the population. This study responds to the public health crisis of rising opioid related deaths in the UK, especially in Scotland.

Project Summary
This project addresses national priorities of improving the mental health of the Scottish population and reducing the harms caused by substance use, by focusing on understanding health service access among a group who have very high rates of mental health and substance use needs - people released from prison.

The successful candidate will work as central part of a supportive interdisciplinary team made up of researchers with expertise in applied health, social science, social policy, data science, and epidemiology, as well colleagues with experience of imprisonment and health care provision in justice contexts.

Description of Duties 

The successful applicant will be responsible for day-to-day running of the study and will have responsibility for analysing linked administrative data. Principally, this will involve:

• Working closely with an interdisciplinary and inter-institutional team to ensure successful day to day management, coordination, and administration of the study
• Regularly meeting the PIs to report on progress, resolve any theoretical, technical, or analytical issues, and discuss dissemination strategies
• Management and analysis of large linked administrative datasets held within the National Safe Haven
• Reporting regularly to research team meetings

Josiah White’s

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Family Teacher

Department: Recovery Services                           

Employment Status: Full-time/ Regular/ Non-Exempt

Qualifications: A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. This person must be 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelors in Human Services or related field preferred. The regular Family Teacher must function as a positive role model for residents.

Reports to: Recovery Supervisor

Job Summary: Family Teachers can help youth learn to function in a home-like setting.  By example and teaching primarily using the Teaching Family Model (TFM) modality; Family Teachers can offer; healthy values, a safe and secure structured environment, and opportunities for relationship building.  Family Teachers will work as a full member of a treatment team for home of residents. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. 

Basic Responsibilities       

• Provide clear consistent home rules and daily routines for residents through the use of the TFM system.
• Implement the TFM to fidelity through the use of complete teachings with an understanding of the theories that underlie TFM Core training, including: learning theory, motivation systems, and skills curriculum.
• Participate in monthly TFM consultations to identify strengths and areas for growth in using the model.
• Participate in yearly evaluations for certification as a Family Teacher.
• Supervise student daily tasks/ activities; chores, laundry, homework, meal times, chapel, recreation, athletic games, etc.
• Work with treatment team members and general staff to develop, implement, and review resident’s treatment plans and quarterly reports.
• Counsel residents within the TFM skill scope: social, interpersonal relationships, personal hygiene, domestic skills, work habits, etc.
• Work with families of residents as requested by members of the treatment team.
• Provide basic first aid for residents and keep necessary records of resident’s medical needs. 
• Apply universal precautions procedures when exposed to bodily fluids. 
• Accompany residents to medical appointments when necessary.
• Maintain home cleanliness (report all major maintenance problems).
• Provide recreation/activities for residents and walk residents to various campus facilities.
• Engage in conflict resolution, intervene in crisis situations, and physically restrain residents with trained technique when necessary.
•      Perform administrative functions: daily shift report, client progress note, order requisition, clothing records, student checkbooks, treatment work, IL logs, signature cards, signature bank book, etc. 
• Promote a Christ-Centered environment within the home and campus setting facilitating and/or supporting Family Teacher facilitation of devotions in the home setting; support White’s Chaplain and/or Spiritual Life Director in campus Spiritual Life programming.
• Attend staff meetings, training, review boards, etc.
• Ensure the safety and well-being for youth (i.e. monitor medication including psychotropic medications, First aid needs, physical needs, bedding, diet, recreation, and emotional needs).
• Prepare meals for the home as needed. (Sunday night, breakfast daily, and when the cafeteria is closed).
• Complete other duties as required by the Recovery Supervisor.

Skill, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability

• This position requires a person to work independently. Family Teachers must be: organized, at work on time, willing to work additional shifts, and able to take on extra job responsibilities.
• This person needs to enjoy working with other staff members and have the ability to get along in a community type environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be open to different styles of intervening with residents. 
• A willingness to be involved in training and learning new ways to deal with residents.
• Must demonstrate the needed skills to work with residents:  relationship building, structured, flexible, communication, assertiveness, genuineness, patience, balance of grace and truth, and composure in crisis situations.
• Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Must be committed to the Mission, Core Values, and Vision of White’s Recovery and Family Services.

Physical Demands of Position

• Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time, do significant walking, and actively supervise home recreation.
• Able to perform routine home maintenance and cleaning, planting flowers, painting, scrubbing floors, etc.
• Apply the MindSet physical restraint techniques for residents who are in crisis (expected to meet the requirements of MindSet physical restraints).
• Must have energy and stamina to work from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on a regular basis.

Working Conditions

• Work days will be scheduled on a two week cycle.  Options include7AM-10PM, 6AM-2PM, or 2PM-10PM
• Attend work regularly and be on time.
• Flexibility in taking days off may be necessary.
• Will work holidays as scheduled.

Josiah White’s

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Therapist

Department: Recovery Services

Employment Status: Full-time/Regular/Exempt

Qualifications:  A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with White’s Mission Statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. Must have a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work with a license as an LCSW, LSW, LMHC, LMHCA, LMFT or LCAC.  Experience and credential(s) serving individuals with Substance Use Disorders required.  This particular assignment is for working with youth within White’s Recovery Services program. 

Reports to: Vice President and Executive Director of Recovery Services

Job Summary:Provide clinical services/treatment including assessment, treatment planning/oversight, and counseling to youth and their families meeting the clinical requirements of the ASAM 3.5 Level of Care.  The therapist must demonstrate sensitivity to the service population’s religious, cultural, and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.

Basic Responsibilities

Treatment

• Ensure adherence to the ASAM 3.5 Level of Care requirements for clinical services per week
• Provide group, individual, and family treatment using evidenced based modalities for individuals with Substance Use Disorders   
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours crisis response for the Residential Campus

Administrative

• Complete Clinical Assessments to provide DSM diagnoses for clients
• Complete Recovery Services Treatment Plans and update every seven days to meet ASAM 3.5 requirements  
• Complete Recovery Services prior authorizations to meet Medicaid and Insurance requirements
• Complete Service Note Documentation per White’s policy
• Complete Critical Incident Reports when necessary
• Approve and update safety plans when required based on youth special precautions
• Assist with Recovery Services development research, planning, and implementation

Supervisory

• Participate with staff development activities relating to mental health/substance use diagnoses and treatment provision
• Provide clinical expertise or trainings for internal needs and external stakeholders

Consumer Relations

• Serve as the primary contact for youth family members 
• Communicate with placing agents as needed and when requested
• Participate in Child and Family Team meetings as requested by state agencies (DCS or Probation).

Skills, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability

• Must be a strong facilitator of group treatment modalities including the Matrix Program, CBT, DBT, etc.
• Must complete training and utilize Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) with youth needing treatment for trauma  
• Must be able to deliver Family Education training to families at different socioeconomic levels 
• Participate and complete Teaching Family Model of Care training
• Participate with staff development activities relating to mental health diagnoses and treatment provision

Physical Demands of Position

• Must be able to actively participate in the physical restraint of youth who are in crisis (expected to meet the requirements of Mindset restrictive interventions).
• Must be able to handle the stress of intervening in crisis situations, handling medical emergencies, and be able to make quick decisions considering the risk management needs of the organization
• Must be able to do significant walking

Working Conditions

• Normal work hours will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Flexibility will be required to meet the specific needs of the Recovery Services Program
• The Recovery Therapist will be required to work one evening per week to facilitate Family Education group
• Participate in the Residential Campus on-call clinical rotation
• Must attend work regularly and be on time
• Must be able to work with residents' medical problems, including exposure to bodily fluids.

The research group of Prof Lauren Clack Implementation Science in Health Care offers a PhD position in the implementation science work package of an EU Horizon 2020 framework project, in the area of infection prevention.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse project activities.
• Coordinate project stakeholders.
• Collect and analyse qualitative (e.g. observations, semi-structured interviews) and quantitative (e.g. questionnaire) data in the above-mentioned project.
• Travel to European institutions.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesise scientific content.
• Disseminate research results through presentations at conferences and publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Supervise and support undergraduate students.
• Complete scientific qualifications for PhD.
• Participate in the PhD program Clinical Science.

Profile

• Master or equivalent degree in implementation science, health services research, public health, psychology, sociology, health economics, behavioural science, or related fields. MD-PhD candidates will be considered.
• Strong interest in keeping up with emerging trends and best practices in Implementation Science.
• Highly motivated to advance the new and quickly growing research group.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, excellent oral and written communication and effective inter-professional skills.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Self-motivated and comfortable taking initiative.
• Sound knowledge of empirical methods and advanced statistics.
• Excellent computer application knowledge (MS Office, SPSS, R).

The London School of Hygiene &Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice. 

Seeking to make an appointment of a Research Fellow to join the NIHR funded Applied Research Collaboration Mental Health Implementation Network (MHIN). The MHIN works to support the delivery and evaluation of evidence based mental health interventions in England. This includes working with local and regional organisations to enable the adoption and spread of national projects with a proven evidence base, as well as the refining projects to develop and pilot selected interventions in the local healthcare system, with a view to scaling up.  The Research Fellow will work with a bespoke consortium of MHIN projects to evaluate the implementation of mental health interventions in different regions of England.  This post is based in the evaluation team of the MHIN led by Professor Annette Boaz (LSHTM) and Professor Nick Sevdalis (King’s College London). 

There will be opportunities to contribute to the wider academic activities of the Faculty of Public Health and Policy (to include teaching and assessment) and to participate in appropriate training and quality assurance processes for such roles.

Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent) in applied health, social or behavioural sciences or implementation science other relevant discipline and relevant experience in conducting complex evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative methods of enquiry, working in multi-disciplinary teams and projects, like the MHIN consortium, and publishing research. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time and fixed term until 30 September 2023.

Applications should be made on-line via the website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs [at] lshtm [dot] ac [dot] uk (jobs[at]lshtm[dot]ac[dot]uk). 

SUMMARY:  This position requires the ability to develop a comprehensive substance use prevention and intervention program. Provides individual and group counselling to students. Delivers prevention programming to the greater Lewiston High School community.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

Provides individual support for students who are referred by school staff or self referred. 
Delivers classroom lessons based on substance use prevention.
Provides short term individual/group substance use prevention education to students who violate the Lewiston Public Schools substance use policies.
Assist school personnel in the non-clinical assessment, intervention, and referral for students involved with or at risk of substance use, including substance use policy violations and athletic contract violations.
Refers students and families to outside counselling resources for long-term counselling support.
Develops and maintains partnerships with community agencies and organisations.
Collaborates with families, school staff, administration, and the community to support student success and wellness.
Maintains training and certifications in substance use prevention topics including: alcohol, marijuana, tobacco, and other topics as appropriate.
Advocates for development and implementation of current, best practice policies and school supports as they relate to substance use prevention and intervention.
Advising student organisations which focus on substance use prevention and student wellness.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Masters Degree in counselling or social work. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

School counselling certificate (075) or clinical social work licensure 
 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Substance Use Disorder Specialist will provide mental health counselling, case management, and other services for clients and provide leadership, guidance, and training for other staff in substance use disorder treatment. The Substance Use Disorder Specialist can work in many Interim, Inc. programs, such as supported housing, homeless services, crisis residential and substance use residential and treatment services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Bachelor’s degree with at least one year of full-time (two years preferred) experience in mental health and substance use treatment or CADAC II or equivalent Alcohol and drug certification with three years of full-time experience. Good written and oral English communication skills, word processing and data entry/retrieval skills preferred; ability/willingness to learn computer skills required, ability to work as a member of a team, to accept supervision, to maintain appropriate boundaries while working in close interpersonal relationships. Ability to learn and apply principles of social rehabilitation, Client Centred and trauma informed services. Ability to be organised, responsible, flexible, empathic and able to relate effectively with clients, other staff, professionals and members of the community. Knowledge of community resources desirable.

Preferred: Two years experience in mental health and substance use treatment.

Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorisation to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Full Job Description

Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Professional or Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee with SUDP training completed.

General Summary of Duties : The Substance Use Disorder Professional functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating the clinical skill and experience to assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for the people we serve. Provides integrated substance use disorder and mental health treatment for those we serve to include: assessment, collaborative treatment planning, individual, family, and group therapy and perform all duties necessary to comply with relevant Kitsap County Substance Use Disorder Treatment Contracts and all other regulatory agencies.

Consider every idea and responsibility contained herein through the lens of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC), and specifically oriented towards promoting Recovery for the people we serve in our unit, as well as anywhere in KMHS at large. These two guiding principles form an umbrella under which all services provided are contained.

To improve the operations of KMHS in support of its stated mission. To provide the highest level of customer service to internal and external customers. The Kitsap Mental Health Services community fosters a culture of hope and empowerment through a safe, welcoming environment, compassionate relationships, and a commitment to respecting life experiences.

Minimum Qualifications :
EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field and completion of SUDP Education.

EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle report and reliable, insured transportation.

WA Food Worker Card if working at Pacific Hope & Recovery.

LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Current licensure as a Substance Use Disorder Professional or SUDPt with the ability to obtain SUDP within a year.