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Ce rôle consiste pour un chercheur qualitatif à travailler avec une équipe de chercheurs britanniques sur une étude financée par le NIHR : « Évaluation des modèles de soins, des meilleures pratiques et des parcours de soins pour les femmes toxicomanes et leurs nourrissons, de la préconception à 18 mois postnatal » ou l’étude Stepping Stones.  L’étude est dirigée conjointement par le Dr Polly Radcliffe du Centre national de toxicomanie, KCL et la professeure Helen Cheyne de l’unité de recherche sur les sages-femmes infirmières et les professionnels paramédicaux de l’Université de Stirling. L’étude a consisté à effectuer  une revue systématique des interventions auprès des femmes qui consomment des substances pendant la période périnatale et à mener des entretiens qualitatifs longitudinaux avec 36 femmes en périnatalité qui consomment ou suivent un traitement pour la consommation de substances dans quatre sites au Royaume-Uni.  À l’aide d’une gamme de méthodes de recherche qualitative, y compris des entrevues qualitatives en série et des échéanciers établis par les participantes à la recherche, nous avons exploré les points de vue et les expériences des femmes à l’égard des modèles de soins et de la façon dont les services peuvent être améliorés.  

Le/la candidat(e) retenu(e) participera à la réalisation de l’examen systématique ainsi qu’au codage et à l’analyse des données qualitatives à l’aide du Cadre et de l’analyse thématique et à l’aide de logiciels tels que NVivo et Excel. Ils contribueront à la rédaction de rapports, à d’autres activités de diffusion ; et les tâches administratives liées à la recherche. Le/la candidat(e) retenu(e) sera basé(e) dans nos bureaux à Londres, mais le travail à  distance sera également possible. Un passeport de recherche du NHS et une application DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) améliorée pour le travail avec des adultes et des enfants vulnérables seront nécessaires.

Le Centre national de toxicomanie du King’s College est un centre de recherche européen de premier plan pour la recherche sur la toxicomanie et représente un réseau de cliniciens, de chercheurs et d’enseignants cliniciens qui partagent un engagement commun envers l’excellence dans le travail de prévention et de traitement, ainsi que pour soutenir et renforcer les efforts nationaux et internationaux dans ce domaine. Au cours des 30 dernières années, le CNA a développé un ensemble de données probantes issues de la recherche qui ont éclairé le développement de nouveaux services de traitement des problèmes d’alcool, de tabagisme et de drogue au Royaume-Uni.

Ce poste sera proposé en CDD à temps plein jusqu’au 31 mars 2024.

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

Responsibilities:

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

What We Offer:

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

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

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

Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications

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

Specializations of interest include:

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

Education Requirements

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

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

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

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

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International Consortium for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)

Job Description - ICUDDR Program Specialist

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

Overview

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

Job Duties

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

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

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

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

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

Qualifications required for effective performance.

a. Education

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

b. Prior Work Experience

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

c. Knowledge:

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

d. Skills and Abilities

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

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

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

Please email a cover letter and resume to searcyc@icuddr.org

Partenaires en santé Trillium (THP) est le plus grand système hospitalier communautaire au Canada. Composé de l’Hôpital Credit Valley, de l’Hôpital de Mississauga et du Centre de santé Queensway, Trillium Health Partners dessert les populations croissantes et diversifiées de Mississauga, de l’ouest de Toronto et des communautés environnantes. Trillium Health Partners est un hôpital d’enseignement affilié à l’Université de Toronto et est membre associé du Toronto Academic Health Science Network.

Le rôle

Le rôle d’associé de recherche au sein de l’IBH soutient les études et les initiatives de recherche dans l’ensemble de l’organisation et au sein de la communauté. Dans le cadre de ce rôle, le candidat retenu soutiendra le portefeuille du Dr Robert Reid (titulaire de la Chaire de recherche Hazel McCallion sur les systèmes de santé apprenants) en faisant progresser les activités liées à la recherche et stratégiques. Le/la candidat(e) retenu(e) aura l’occasion de travailler dans un environnement multivarié d’intervenants, à la fois de manière indépendante et dans le cadre de groupes de recherche collaboratifs multidisciplinaires à l’appui de divers projets. Ce rôle facilite la conduite responsable de la recherche en soutenant les études de recherche au sein de THP. Ce soutien comprend la coordination de la logistique, des échéanciers et des budgets des études de recherche ; et entreprendre les activités d’étude quotidiennes et répondre aux exigences en matière d’éthique et de réglementation des diverses études de recherche relevant du portefeuille de la chaire de recherche. Il s’agit d’une occasion unique d’être exposé au milieu hospitalier, de soutenir la recherche novatrice en santé et de jouer un rôle central dans la mise en œuvre et la mobilisation de la recherche en santé à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur des murs de Trillium Health Partners.

Emplacement:

Nous offrons aux employés, dans des rôles propices au travail à distance, la flexibilité et la bonne combinaison de travail à distance et au bureau (environ 1 à 2 jours sur site par semaine). Reconnaissant que l’espace de travail principal sera le travail à distance à domicile, mais qu’il y aura des moments où la présence sur site sera appropriée, tout comme il y aura des moments où la présence sur site ne sera peut-être pas possible.