Addiction Research & Teaching Jobs at the UW & Seattle Area

UW Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute Research Consultant (temporary) Location: Tacoma The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) is a paraprofessional intervention for high-risk women and their families. This is a full time project appoinment with an expected duration of one year. This position will be responsible for providing direct outreach, home visitation case management, and advocacy services to high-risk mothers who have used alcohol and/or drugs heavily during pregnancy, and to their children, partners, and extended families when needed. For details and application procedures, search for # 94353 on the UW Hires website.

Jobs in other UW Departments

Center for the Study of Health Risk Behaviors Postdoctoral Fellowship in Alcohol Research This is a two-year appointment, commencing no earlier than July 1st and no later than December 31st of each year, within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the Addictive Behaviors Research Center in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington, and is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (Principal Investigator, Mary Larimer). This fellowship will provide training for individuals who wish to pursue a career in alcohol research, with an emphasis on the etiology and prevention of problem drinking and alcohol dependence. As this topic will be approached from both psychosocial and bio-behavioral perspectives, individuals with background training in relevant areas of psychology (clinical, health psychology, behavioral neuroscience, social, developmental, cognitive, behavioral pharmacology, etc.) are encouraged to apply. Both human and animal research will be supported. For more information, see the CSHRB website: http://depts.washington.edu/cshrb/newweb/postdoc.html Harborview Medical Center - CHAMMP Postdoctoral Fellowships in Improving Mental Health Care in Safety Net Medical Settings CHAMMP is currently accepting applications for the 2013-2014 academic year. This NIMH-funded (T-32) two-year postdoctoral research training program at Harborview Medical Center (Seattle, WA) aims to increase the number of early career investigators (MDs, PhDs, and MD/PhDs) trained in mental health and addictions services research with a safety net medical setting focus. The specific aims of this training program are to: Train fellows in the theories and methods of mental health services research, focusing on interventions for disadvantaged populations seen in safety net medical settings, through courses, seminars, and mentored exposure to research in progress. Provide fellows with mentored research experiences that incorporate the perspective of safety net patients, providers and administrators so that interventions can be adapted and translated to fit the unique safety net ecology. Offer fellows administrative, policy, and clinical training opportunities in safety net facilities that underscore the organizational, financial, and policy barriers to delivering care as well as the challenges to disseminating, implementing, and sustaining new health care strategies. Foster communication between fellows and faculty trained in different theoretical and methodological approaches, and stimulate interdisciplinary, iterative collaborations in mental health services research that improve care in safety net settings. More information can be found at http://chammp.org/Fellowships.aspx

Jobs in the Community - Seattle & Washington Region Behavioral Health & Recovery (Washington State DSHS) Chemical Dependency Certification Specialist, Social & Health Services Consultant 2 (Located in Lacey; requires travel in-state) This position is located in the Certification Section of DBHR.  The primary responsibility is to conduct on-site surveys of and to provide technical assistance to certified Chemical Dependency treatment programs.  The DBHR Certification Specialist evaluates compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, quality of care and program effectiveness, provides consultation and assists in the development and implementation of regulations for behavioral health treatment providers. This position requires current certification as a Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP) with the Washington State Department of Health. Closes: May 31, 2013. To apply: http://careers.wa.gov.  For details, see: DBHR Certification Specialist - SHPM 2 - Job Opening Evergreen Treatment Services Medical Provider Evergreen Treatment Services has an opening for a mid-level medical practitioner at our Olympia (South Sound Clinic) site.  ETS is a private, non-profit organization licensed as an outpatient opioid treatment program. The agency currently serves over 1500 patients in methadone clinics located in King County and Thurston County. The Medical Provider will work closely with the South Sound Clinic Medical Director, Site Manager, other medical providers and agency staff to offer the highest quality medical care to our patients.  ETS prides itself on maintaining the highest moral and ethical standards with our patients and we actively seek to remain at the forefront of evidence based practices. The ideal candidate will be highly invested in working for a nonprofit business that is devoted to its patients and who enjoys the multifaceted work required for a successful nonprofit agency.  This person is also an individual who fully understands the validity of treating opioid dependence from a medical approach and who can respectfully and appropriately advocate for our patients in an occasionally challenging political environment. To apply, click here and include a resume and cover letter.  ETS is an EOE.

More employment resources: UW Employment Office web site for a complete list of jobs open at the University of Washington: http://www.washington.edu/jobs University of Washington Academic Positions: http://www.washington.edu/admin/acadpers/employment.html Behavioral Health Job & Resume Board: http://www.crisisclinic.org/WARECOVERYHELPLINE/jobboard.html Washington State Behaviorial Health Professional Jobline to find (or post) jobs for counselors in Washington State. http://www.cdpcertification.org/ To publicize addiction research jobs in the Seattle area, please send information to: adai@u.washington.edu