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Rasha Abi Hana

Behavioural Health Clinician

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 29 April 2022
Job deadline
20 May 2022
Country
United States

The Superior Court of Fulton County Georgia (“Court”) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Behavioural Health Clinician within its Accountability Courts Division.  
 

Job Summary:

Determines the level of care and provides therapy for mental health, substance abuse, and/or developmentally disabled clients, including evaluating service needs, providing behavioural health therapy and clinical consultation, and performing diagnostic assessments of clients.
 

Essential Duties:

  • Performs diagnostic assessments of clients.

  • Administers developmental assessments to clients. 

  • Develops strength-based service plans, monitors treatment progress, documents interactions and maintains electronic clinical records and other reporting data for individuals with mild mental illness and/or substance use disorders. 

  • Provides on-going assessment, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group therapy and case management services.  

  • Evaluates and documents client’s level of functioning and progress toward attainment of goals.

  • Conducts involuntary commitment evaluations and executes involuntary commitment of clients as required.

  • Provides clinical consultation and guidance to behavioural health providers. Provides community consultation, education, and prevention services.

  • Collaborates with clinical director and/or supervisor and other team members regarding treatment.  Coordinates treatment team meetings and client case staffing. 

  • Coordinates meetings between family members, psychologists, educators, and other professionals.

  • Provides in-home screenings and evaluations of clients.


Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Requires knowledge of principles and practices of public, business or judicial/court administration. All laws, rules, and regulations governing public and court administrative operations. Court practices and procedures. Legal terminology related to court operations. Techniques used to conduct legal research. 
 

Education and Experience:
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counselling, or Psychiatry or related field required; and at least four years of experience in providing behavioural health services; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licensing Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.   Must possess and maintain a state of Georgia license or eligibility for a license as a professional counsellor, clinical social worker, marriage and family therapist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, rehabilitation counsellor; (as required by position assignment).

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Postgraduate Associate - Neuropsychopharmacology

Shared by Edie - 18 April 2022
Job deadline
19 May 2022
Country
United States

The Yale Division of Addictions (DSA) and the VA VISN-1 New England Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC) will select one highly qualified college graduate for a Postgraduate Associate position in the Department of Psychiatry. 

The Yale Department of Psychiatry is a leading institution for clinical diagnostic services and multidisciplinary research on neuropsychiatric and substance use disorders, involving behavioural neuroscience, physiology, neuroimaging, molecular genetics, and treatment.

Through extensive collaborations, the VA VISN-1 MIRECC brings together expertise in behavioural pharmacology, multimodal assessment of pain, and clinical trial techniques toward developing novel therapeutics for pain and addiction.

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Consultant Psychiatrist - Addictions Services

Shared by Edie - 18 April 2022
Job deadline
19 May 2022
Country
United Kingdom

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are seeking an Addictions Consultant Psychiatrist to work in the Northern Gambling Service (7 PAs) and into substance misuse (2 PAs) at Forward Leeds.

The essential role of the Specialist Team is to provide assessment, treatment, and aftercare for people who misuse alcohol and other drugs and who also have complex needs. It provides the following specialist functions: Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occurring Mental Health Alcohol and Drugs or COMHAD), Pregnancy and Parenting, Specialist Psychosocial Interventions, Hospital In-Reach to Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust, a primary care team of non-medical prescribers for alcohol dependence, and a Street Therapeutic Outreach Team.

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Edie

Administrative and clerical support agent for technical cooperation projects- EMCDDA

Shared by Edie - 13 April 2022
Job deadline
13 May 2022
Country
Portugal

The EMCDDA intends to establish a reserve list for administrative and clerical support agents for technical cooperation (TC) projects. Candidates on the established reserve list may be contacted according to the needs for recruitment of the EMCDDA and receive an offer for engagement as contract agent in Function Group II to provide administrative and clerical support to the implementation of TC projects managed by the EMCDDA. The duration of the engagement will correspond to the duration of the relevant TC project.

The jobholder will be assigned to the EMCDDA’s unit responsible for the implementation of the relevant project and will be part of the project team. He/she will report to the project coordinator and will work under the authority of the relevant Head of unit.

In order to ensure the efficient execution of the assigned tasks and facilitate communication with staff and stakeholders, the required vehicular language will be English.

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Research Associate- University of Cambridge

Shared by Edie - 13 April 2022
Job deadline
20 April 2022
Country
United Kingdom

Applications are invited for an MRC-funded research associate position commencing 1st July 2022. The successful candidate will be based in the Cambridge Laboratory for Research on Impulsive/Compulsive Disorders (CLIC) led by Professor David Belin.

This MRC research project aims to identify the role of striatal astrocytic syncytia in the development of compulsive heroin seeking habits in the rat.

The successful applicant will join a highly interactive group and will ideally have a special interest in the Psychological and neural mechanisms of the individual vulnerability to addiction.

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant neuroscience subject, preferably neurophysiology/neuropharmacology and a good background in psychology. Relevant experience in behavioural neuroscience, including experimental models of addiction and expertise in one or more of the following: in vivo Fibre photometry, electrophysiology, chemogenetics (DREADD), optogenetics, molecular biology techniques (e.g. qPCR, RNAscope, transcriptomics).

Applicants should have excellent organisational and communication skills, and be able to work well as part of a team.

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Programme Lead, New Zealand Drug Foundation

Shared by Edie - 5 April 2022
Job deadline
20 April 2022
Country
New Zealand

This Programme Lead is someone who:

  • is passionate about preventing and reducing drug harm and is skilled in developing, public health, health promotion, or health approaches
  • understands organisation development and culture change approaches
  • is excited by new challenges
  • can lead projects and can identify opportunities, plan action, and inspire others to join
  • loves working as part of a team
  • is always curious, loves to listen, and is happy to be ‘in the grey-zone’
  • can make sense of a situation, using up-to-date research and empathetically listening to people’s experiences
  • is committed to Māori health equity.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A) / Research Fellow (Level B)

Shared by Edie - 5 April 2022
Job deadline
18 April 2022
Country
Australia

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use provides a world-first synergy of leading prevention, early intervention and treatment research and translation programs in substance use and mental disorders. The Matilda Centre brings together researchers in broad fields to share skills, integrate data, and harness new technologies to develop and trial innovative prevention, early intervention and treatment programs for substance use and mental disorders.

The Matilda Centre is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level A) / Research Fellow (Level B) (0088838) to manage and implement projects designed to develop and evaluate interventions for substance use among people working in emergency, corrective, family and community services.

This position is open to qualified academic Level A and B applicants. The level at appointment will be determined on the skills and experience of the selected candidate.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

  • build on and develop a major project undertaking critical research in mental health and substance use assessment in emergency response and other frontline personnel

  • undertake the academic leadership and project management of intervention development, user testing and trialling of online interventions

  • liaise and consult with key stakeholders across funder, partner and other organisations and agencies

  • develop and lead the academic program stream, including applying for further funding, undertaking analysis of program data, and the preparation of publications for peer-review journals and conference presentations

  • manage complex and varied reporting requirements, including to funders, stakeholders and senior Centre and broader leadership groups.

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Rasha Abi Hana

Senior Researcher (MD)

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 1 April 2022
Job deadline
10 April 2022
Country
Switzerland

The newly founded Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care IfIS is based at the Medical Faculty. Implementation Science bridges the gap between medical science and care delivery.

The research group of Implementation Science in Health Care at University of Zurich is looking for a Senior Researcher (MD).

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and carry out implementation science in health care research projects.
  • Disseminate research results through presentations at conferences and publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • Provide medical expertise as part of an interdisciplinary group.
  • Contribute to establishing a novel implementation science curriculum at the Medical Faculty.
  • Contribute to further education and consulting in implementation science.
  • Prepare applications for competitive research funding.
  • Initial research activities will focus on antimicrobial stewardship. Further topics depend on the candidate's interest.

Profile

  • Academic clinician or holder of a Facharzttitel Pharmazeutische Medizin or equivalent.
  • Track record of research publications and conference papers.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, excellent oral and written communication and effective inter-professional skills.
  • Fluent in English, working proficiency in German.
  • Strong interest in keeping up with emerging trends and best practices in implementation science.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable taking initiative.
  • Training or experience in implementation science is an advantage. 
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Post-Doc Research Associate

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 1 April 2022
Job deadline
20 April 2022
Country
United States

The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School’s curriculum supports the mission and recognises the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.

The School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an early career scholar for a postdoctoral position to work with a team of faculty, implementation support practitioners, and students on research projects related to implementation practice. Topics will include the roles of trust, relationships, psychological safety, and power in implementation and evidence use, how implementation science can advance equity, engaging communities and partners in all aspects of implementation, and strategies for place-based implementation efforts and achieving equitable implementation. This postdoctoral scholar will support the team in: conducting literature reviews and rapid review of evidence; conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection; developing grant applications; developing study designs, study protocols and IRB applications; qualitative and quantitative data management and analysis; and research and scholarly dissemination in scholarly as well as practitioner- and policy-based venues. This position will primarily focus on projects related to supporting and assessing principles and competencies for growing the implementation practice workforce. 

PhD (or near completion) in Social Work or a related field (e.g., family studies, public health, psychology, sociology). Candidates should have early-career scholarly and research experience in the areas of implementation science, implementation practice, use of research evidence, and organisational and systems change. Highly competitive candidates will have experience with: place-based initiatives, community-based and engaged scholarship; developing applications for IRB board reviews; qualitative and quantitative data collection, data management, and data analysis; and/or research and scholarly dissemination (e.g., briefs, conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, reports, white papers). Highly competitive candidates will also have professional practice experience in human, social, public health, and/or social work services.

 

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Rasha Abi Hana

Substance Use Disorder Counsellor

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 30 March 2022
Job deadline
25 April 2022
Country
United States

Full Job Description

Counselor

Providing counselling services to assigned clients including individual, family / group therapy sessions, and promoting an environment of long-term recovery. Establishing and maintaining a therapeutic environment for residents.

Requirements:

  • CDCA (Chemical Dependency Counsellor Assistant) or higher certification in Ohio
  • One year (2,000 hours) of chemical dependency counselling related work experience compensated work or supervised internship required.
  • Preferred bachelor's degree in a behavioural science or related field AND LCDC III
  • COVID –19 Vaccination / approved exemption status

Responsibilities:

  • Assess the counselling needs of the client
  • Assessing client for substance abuse diagnosis using DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) criteria in determining the appropriate level of care based on ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria.
  • Preparing the substance abuse counselling portion of the client treatment plan
  • Development of the client discharge/continuum of care plan to ensure movement to the appropriate levels of care.
  • Documenting all counselling and education services, assessments, reassessments, referrals, and follow-up in the client’s clinical record.
  • Maintain client caseload (including all case management and utilisation review updates). Treatment planning duties and clinical charting as required.
  • Provide coordination of support services for the client/family and record the services provided in the client’s clinical record.
  • Contact and coordination with referral sources, (i.e. legal, school, employer, etc.)
  • Facilitate needed interventions for crisis-orientated issues utilising a multi-disciplinary team approach for assigned clients.
  • Act in accordance with Pinnacle Treatment Centers’ policies and federal confidentiality laws (42-CFR, Pt 2)

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Addiction counselling: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Active OH CDCA or higher Counselling license (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Substance Use Disorder Professional

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 March 2022
Job deadline
15 April 2022
Country
United States

About the job

Quinault Wellness Center

Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP)

 

JOB PURPOSE:

The Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) runs individual, family, and group counseling for patients in substance use disorder programs. The SUDP acts as mediator between patients, relatives, medical staff, and outside agencies if needed. They continuously monitor and track patient progress and dispensation of treatment services.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: (Include equipment knowledge/use)

Required:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Certified as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in good standing with the State of Washington.

• No history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment as a SUDP and not display evidence of misuse of alcohol or other drug while licensed as a SUDP and employed by the Quinault Wellness Center.

• Not be on prescribed medications that may interfere with the ability to perform any task within the scope of the job description, or that is inconsistent with the mission of the Wellness Center.

• Knowledge of human behaviour and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioural and affective disorders.

• Knowledge and adherence to state (RCW, WAC) and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR part 2). Applicants must always conduct self ethically and professionally.

• Knowledge of HIPAA and PHI requirements.

• Knowledge of common office and administrative procedures.

• Skills in the operation of a personal computer and standard office programs and equipment.

• Ability to work in a cross-culture environment and understands the social and cultural context of the patients at the Quinault Wellness Center, understanding the role of trauma, historical, community, family, and personal experience in wellness and recovery.

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, and outside agencies.

 

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified as a Substance Use Disorder Professional in good standing with the State of Washington.

• Must maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License and must be insurable through our company.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Specific duties and day-to-day tasks of the Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) are prompted by assignments, and by requirements to fulfill responsibilities established by the Supervisor. These duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides up to 120 hours per month of direct counselling and case management services to patients; consisting of individual, group, family, and educational services; including assessment, counselling, and aftercare services.

• Effectively orients clients to the facility as needed by explaining issues including, but not limited to rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours-of-service availability, clients’ rights and the grievance procedure, and costs for which they may be responsible.

• Identifies and explores problems and their ramifications with attention to the clients’ associated attitudes and feelings. With the clients’ participation, examines alternative solutions and develops plans of action.

• Identifies and responds to crises that may negatively impact treatment and, where possible, uses the negative events to enhance treatment efforts.

• Leads discussions and presents lectures and films for group sessions.

• Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies established by the agency, federal, state, and local regulations.

• Conducts follow-up on treatment programs designed for and undertaken by each patient.

• Coordinates and cooperates with the staff of other agencies and organisations to expedite treatment for each patient.

• Prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organised, and updated case file for each client. Completes all requisite administrative forms and tracking in a timely and efficient manner.

• Maintains accurate and current record keeping for each patient in accordance with the established electronic records system and in accordance with all agency procedures and protocols (assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and discharge summaries, etc.).

• Prepares patient progress reports and completion notices and provides to all interfacing agencies to include courts, probation departments, and referral sources as appropriate.

• Participates in community educational programs on substance use disorder for the public, professional, and industrial groups.

• Maintains all requirements to ensure that SUDP licensure/certification remains current and in good standing.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Adheres to all QNEB Policies.

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Harm Reduction Project Lead

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 March 2022
Job deadline
5 April 2022
Country
Canada

About the job

Harm Reduction Project Lead

The Vuntut Gwitchin Government (VGG) is seeking a Harm Reduction Project Lead to drive forward important harm reduction and wellness initiatives. This is a 1-year term position with a possibility of extension.

The right candidate is located in the Yukon and is able to work remotely with some travel to Whitehorse and Old Crow.

Main Objectives:

  1. Develop a VGG Harm Reduction Policy in consultation with VGFN Citizens.
  2. Create a Harm Reduction Strategy that will guide the implementation of low-barrier supports for VGFN Citizens.
  3. Develop a VGG Wellness Plan for the community of Old Crow that will include healing pathways and preventative strategies.

Responsibilities:

  • Reports to the VGG Intergovernmental Relations team in Whitehorse and coordinates deliverables with other related policy and legislative initiatives.
  • Ensures that all deliverables align with Gwich’in values and are completed on schedule.
  • Works with Directors to ensure VGG programs, policies and services are aligned with deliverables.
  • Works with senior officials and government leadership to advocate for resources to support the implementation of the deliverables.
  • Works with other departments to support the implementation of culturally appropriate low-barrier supports and health care services for VGFN Citizens.

Essential Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

  • Respectful of First Nations values, cultural traditions, ways of knowing and rights and experience working with Indigenous peoples and First Nations, preferably in rural communities or the North.
  • Specialisation or demonstrated knowledge of harm reduction, drug and alcohol policy, substance use, trauma-informed care and the impact of residential schools on Indigenous peoples.
  • Experience leading policy research, analysis and development and managing strategic initiatives with a health or social focus.
  • Experience facilitating community engagement sessions and integrating feedback into policy work.
  • Ability to write funding proposals, project reports and coordinate with other levels of governments to meet funding requirements.
  • Educational background in harm reduction, mental wellness, public health or Indigenous studies or governance.
  • Experience developing community strategies, policies or plans for an Indigenous Nation, community or organisation.
  • A combination of relevant professional and educational experience will be considered.

Suitability:

  • Works independently and in multi-disciplinary teams with multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel frequently to Whitehorse and Old Crow.
  • Highly-organised and manages multiple projects.
  • Results-driven with strong attention to detail.
  • Develops and maintains meaningful relationships.
  • Strong academic writer and critical thinker.
  • Empathetic leader.
  • Ability to manage a small team and provide mentorship.
  • Adaptable and able to quickly switch gears and follow changing direction.

Closing Date: April 5, 2022 or until filled

Please submit a cover letter and resume (one document) to:

Human Resources Department

Vuntut Gwitchin Government

Email: jobs [at] vgfn [dot] net 

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Rasha Abi Hana

Substance Abuse Supervisor

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 March 2022
Job deadline
19 April 2022
Country
United States

If you are a Substance Abuse Counsellor, please apply today!!

Job Duties: Facilitates, advises, and manages the substance abuse therapy process from start to finish. 

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

COVID-19 considerations: it is fully remote position

Work Location: Remote

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Rasha Abi Hana

Substance Use Disorder Counsellor - Outpatient Facility

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 March 2022
Job deadline
19 April 2022
Country
United States

Job Summary

The Substance Use Disorder Counselor is responsible for providing outpatient treatment and supportive services for chemically dependent individuals and their families in our new San Bruno Outpatient Facility. Our program is Drug Medi-Cal certified and DHCS State-licensed.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Facilitate individual, family and peer group sessions. Preferably with a strong background in group-dynamics
  • Participate in clinical consultations, professional collaboration, and case management meetings to insure clients’ compliance to policies.
  • Conduct individualized guidance sessions with clients to monitor progress in their recovery plan.
  • Complete psychosocial assessment and intake of client to determine appropriate treatment and develop program for individualized guided sessions.
  • Submit report and required paperwork (CADDS, database forms, contract reports etc.) in accordance with established timelines.
  • Conduct or coordinate educational and training workshop for participants
  • Participate in educational, training and outreach activities as assigned.
  • Attend staff meetings and assist student interns as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

  • A minimum two year’s experience in the substance abuse field in a capacity of counselor or equivalent position.
  • Completed CAADE, CADTP, CCAPP; or enrolled in AOD Classes working towards AOD Certification.
  • If in recovery a minimum of three years documented and continuous sobriety.
  • Bilingual and bicultural with the ability to speak Spanish and English preferred.

Work Remotely

  • Temporarily due to COVID-19

Job Type

  • Full-time
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Edie

Research and Projects Officer SHAAP

Shared by Edie - 25 March 2022
Job deadline
12 April 2022
Country
United Kingdom

SHAAP are seeking to appoint a motivated individual to support the SHAAP team’s work to influence alcohol policy and practice to reduce the harms caused by alcohol in Scotland. The diverse and often fast-paced work by SHAAP means this role will be vital in providing the team up to date, accurate, and useful evidence by undertaking agreed project work and research, and to support the work of the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN).

The Role

Please refer to the Job Description for the full details. The Research and Projects Officer role includes:

  • To lead on agreed project work and research, to support implementation of SHAAP strategic priorities.
  • To provide support for the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN), as agreed with the SHAAP Director and the SARN Co-Chairs and taking the lead on specific projects.
  • To research and draft relevant briefings, reports, publications and information materials, including website-based materials.
  • To work as part of the SHAAP team to prepare and deliver educational conferences, seminars and workshops.
  • To support the general running of SHAAP’s operations.
  • To undertake any other reasonable tasks requested by the SHAAP Director.
  • Undertake relevant professional training activities as agreed with SHAAP Director.

This is a full-time role based at the College in Queen Street, Edinburgh, with flexibility for a form of hybrid working to be agreed.

 

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Programme Coordinator- UNODC

Shared by Edie - 21 March 2022
Job deadline
2 April 2022
Country
Senegal

The post is located in the Regional Office for West and Central Africa (ROSEN) of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Dakar, Senegal. The Programme Coordinator will report to the UNODC Representative for West and Central Africa.

Responsibilities:

The focus of this position is to support the Representative to oversee Project Managers managing and implementing UNODC projects in the region. The Programme Coordinator will provide substantive, technical, programmatic, and administrative advice to the Representative and the Project Managers with direct oversight on administration, financial management, procurement, human resources, logistics, travel and information technologies in compliance with United Nations rules. 

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Drug Control Officer- UNODC

Shared by Edie - 21 March 2022
Job deadline
28 April 2022
Country
Austria

This position is located in the Narcotics Control and Estimates Section (NCES) of the Secretariat of the International Narcotics Control Board (SINCB), Division for Treaty Affairs (DTA), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in Vienna, Austria. The Secretariat of INCB is an administrative entity of UNODC reporting directly to the Board on substantive matters. The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Section, and the overall guidance of the Secretary of the Board/Chief of SINCB. 

The focus of this job is to monitor the implementation of the Single Convention on Narcotics Drugs, 1961, to limit the cultivation of narcotic plants and the production, manufacture and use of narcotic drugs to medical and scientific purposes, to ensure their availability for such purposes and to prevent diversion of narcotic drugs into the illicit traffic.

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Edie

Research Assistant

Shared by Edie - 21 March 2022
Job deadline
12 April 2022
Country
United Kingdom

This post will be based within the Mental Health and Addictions 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 recently been awarded a large research grant in the area of tobacco smoking and mental illness (ESCAPE).

The overall aim of the programme is to assess the feasibility, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation and reduction in people with mental illness. It will include a randomised controlled feasibility study, followed by a fully powered randomised controlled trial. The study population will consist of people who live in the community and are receiving care for their mental health condition under the care of NHS mental health trusts.

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Edie

Research Assistant

Shared by Edie - 21 March 2022
Job deadline
8 April 2022
Country
United Kingdom

The Centre for Population Health Sciences at the Usher Institute, within The University of Edinburgh, is looking for a Research Assistant to work on a Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Government, funded study called DASHES (Drug and Alcohol Service users Help to Exit Smoking). In collaboration with service users, this exciting 24 month study will develop and test delivery of a tailored service specifically for people seeking help for problematic drug or alcohol use, and who may also want to reduce or stop their tobacco smoking.


The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and pro-active individual to gain research, project management, and topic expertise in public health research. Working with a highly experienced team of academics, practitioners and people with lived experience of drug and alcohol addiction, the successful candidate with will gain applied experience in the designed and evaluation of a complex health behaviour change intervention. Assisting the Principal Investigator and Research Fellow, across all aspects of the study, the successful candidate will require research skills in conducting literature reviews, qualitative or quantitative research and have strong organisational skills to set up and co-ordinate team members to assist with fieldwork. You will have a Masters degree in a relevant area and be able to demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and a proactive approach to help plan and conduct original research with a range of stakeholders.

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Rasha Abi Hana

Nurse Practitioner

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 February 2022
Job deadline
15 March 2022
Country
United States

Responsibilities

  • Obtaining and preparing patient histories and performing physical examinations
  • Assessing patients’ appropriateness for dosing, dose level adjustments, phase level adjustments, and changes to the patients treatment plan
  • Ordering or performing diagnostic procedures as delegated by the supervising physician
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with written clinical practice guidelines and protocols set forth by the supervising physician
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
  • Coordinating care with ancillary healthcare providers and making referrals when appropriate
  • Review all laboratory results, as well as, all medical documentation from other care providers
  • Ensure implementation of medical quality health standards for both patients and employees
  • Provide medical input into overall program philosophy, treatment services, and patient care
  • Provide consultation to clinical and administrative staff
  • Provide a response to emergency care providers when they require consultation for one of the program’s patients
  • Collaborate whenever necessary with other physicians, clinics or hospitals participating in the treatment of program patients
  • Attend weekly treatment team meetings, as well as outside seminars and training
  • Hold a basic understanding of drug/alcohol abuse and addiction.  Keep updated on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment
  • Ensure treatment centre meets all accreditation standards related to Medical, Health, and Safety issues; and other areas as assigned
  • Assist nursing team as needed
  • Meet BHG attendance standards and be present and ready for work at the beginning of their established work schedule
  • Report any work-related injury or illness, or workplace hazards or security issues immediately to supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Requirements

  • 0-2 years of experience & must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner
  • Must maintain current DEA license
  • X-DEA Waiver
  • Must provide documentation of renewal on or before licensure expiration date 

In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:

  • Must have sufficient knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community
  • Aptitude for science backed decision making and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
  • Background of dealing appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations with an ability to seek direction from supervisors when necessary
  • Efficient Self-starter with strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
  • High integrity and sound judgement; able to react quickly and make effective decisions
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Demonstrate basic computer/word processing skills
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