NAADAC in Your Inbox: Call for Poster Presentations for the 2019 Annual Conference, Upcoming Webinar on Technical Assistance & much more

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Membership Benefits Table of Contents - 2019 Annual Conference: Call for Poster Presentations - Upcoming Webinar: Addressing the Opioid Crisis via Community-Based Technical Assistance - We Love Our Members February Bookstore Discount - Register Today for the 2019 Advocacy in Action Conference - Exhibit at the 2019 Annual Conference - Join NAADAC & National Council for Behavioral Health in Kosovo - Take the Recovery to Practice Survey - Watch the New National Prevention Week 2019 Promotional Video - Become a NAADAC Organizational Member - SAMHSA TIP 61 Publication - NAADAC Career Center Events NAADAC WEBINAR SERIES Upcoming Webinars On Demand Webinars FAQS - Addressing the Opioid Crisis via Community-Based Technical Assistance Wed, 02/27/19 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Hunger for Healing: Evidence-Based Practice for Binge Eating Disorder Wed, 03/13/19 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Guidelines to Developing Competence with Mindfulness-Based Interventions Wed, 03/27/19 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Less Is More: A Breakthrough Method for Lasting Change Wed, 04/10/19 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Using Harm Reduction Strategies to Move Clients Toward Abstinence Wed, 04/17/19 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - The Uncomfortable Conversation About Slavery, Sex, and HIV Wed, 04/24/19 3-5:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 2 CEs More Information Register Now! NAADAC EVENTS - NAADAC 2019 Advocacy in Action Conference & Hill Day  Washington, DC  04/10/19 - 04/11/19 More Information - NAADAC and the National Council for Behavioral Health Delegation to Kosovo  Pristina, Kosovo  05/18/19 - 05/24/19 More Information - NAADAC 2019 Annual Conference: Navigating the Addiction Profession Orlando, FL  09/28/19 - 10/03/19 More Information PARTNER EVENTS - American Counseling Association 2019 Conference & Expo New Orleans, LA  03/28/19 - 03/31/19 More Information - The ASAM 50th Annual Conference - Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science Orlando, FL  04/04/19 - 04/07/19 More Information AFFILIATE EVENTS - 2019 GACA Spring Conference St. Simons Island, GA 04/07/19-04/10/19 More Information - VAPA Annual Meeting & Training  Burlington, VT 04/12/19 More Information - IAAP 15th Annual Spring Conference   Location TBD  04/12/19 More Information - MAADAC's 30th Annual Golf Fundraiser Charlton, MA 05/17/19 More Information - Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies 2019: Brilliance at the Basics and Beyond  Williamsburg, VA 07/14/19 - 07/17/19 More Information Promote Your Job Listing with NAADAC Need to fill a position in your agency or educational program? NAADAC's Career Center is the place to go. Your career ads will reach NAADAC members and a professional mailing list of 48,000+ professionals each week for three months. That is almost half of the 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals that the Department of Labor estimates work in the United States. Each career ad runs until its closing date or for three months. More Information February 20, 2019 2019 Annual Conference: Call for Poster Presentations NAADAC members and non-members are invited to submit poster presentation proposals for display at the 2019 Annual Conference. NAADAC encourages young investigators, researchers, and addiction professionals from diverse organizations and fields to submit. The 2019 Annual Conference will be held at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld from September 28 - October 3, 2019. Posters will be on display on Sunday, September 29th and Monday, September 30th, with presentations taking place on September 29th. Submission Deadline: Friday, March 15, 2019 [ More Information ] – [ Apply Now ] Upcoming Webinar: Addressing the Opioid Crisis via Community-Based Technical Assistance Wed, February 27, 2019 @ 3-4:00pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT) Join presenter Holly Hagle, PhD, for this free NAADAC webinar that will provide an overview of technical assistance models that address the U.S. opioid crisis. Participants will gain a complete understanding of technical assistance and how it can assist providers in addressing addiction-related needs by utilizing community resources. Earn 1 CE (free for NAADAC members - join now!). [ More Information ] – [ Register Now ] Register Today for the 2019 Advocacy in Action Conference NAADAC’s 2019 Advocacy in Action Conference in Washington, D.C. will take place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 with a Hill Day on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Attend briefings on legislation, national budget, 42 CFR Part 2, ethics & treatment facilities, and other advocacy issues. Receive advanced and beginner advocacy training on April 10 and attend a legislative meeting and a briefing on Capitol Hill on April 11. Book your hotel room by March 15, 2019 to get a discounted room rate! NAADAC has arranged for a special discounted room rate of $227/night + resort fee for conference attendees if booked at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. To reserve your room, click here or call 301.965.4000 and ask for the NAADAC group rate. [ More Information ] – [ Register Now ] Exhibit at the 2019 Annual Conference NAADAC invites you to exhibit at the NAADAC 2019 Annual Conference: Navigating the Addiction Profession at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, FL. Showcase your institution, product, or organization in front of industry thought leaders and over 1,000 addiction professionals from September 28 - 30, 2019. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis with limited booth space offered. Our exhibit hall will sell out – don’t miss out! Sign up for your booth today! [ More Information ] – [ 2019 Prospectus ] Join NAADAC & National Council for Behavioral Health in Kosovo Connect with addiction and mental health professionals in Kosovo on the NAADAC and National Council for Behavioral Health delegation from May 18 - 24, 2019 and earn up to 18 CEs. Led by NAADAC Executive Director Cynthia Moreno Tuohy and the National Council for Behavioral Health President and CEO Linda Rosenberg, this World Learning program will give you a unique opportunity to learn about the state of addiction and mental health programs in this developing country, the Balkan region, and Eastern Europe. [ More Information ] – [ Download Brochure ] Take the Recovery to Practice Survey The University of North Texas (UNT) Rehabilitation and Health Services Department needs YOUR help to support the Recovery to Practice (RTP) Initiative by taking a quick survey on how recovery concepts and recovery-oriented systems of care are currently being incorporated by addiction professionals and organizations in the field of addiction recovery. The information gathered from this survey will be used to determine the best and most effective way to deliver continuing education and recovery-oriented training specific to addiction professionals. The Recovery to Practice Initiative is supported through the UNT Rehabilitation and Health Services Department, the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). [ More Information ] – [ Take the Survey ] Watch the New National Prevention Week 2019 Promotional Video National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual health observance event created by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental and substance use disorders.  SAMHSA has just released this year’s NPW promotional video, which showcases the work of incredible people all across the country who are investing in their communities and in prevention efforts. The videohighlights the individuals who are standing up to prevent the misuse of illegal drugs, opioids, marijuana, tobacco, alcohol, and prevent suicide and mental illness.  This year, National Prevention Week will take place May 12 - 18, 2019. Stay tuned for more promotional materials and toolkits. [ More Information ] – [ Watch the NPW Video ] Become a NAADAC Organizational Member Demonstrate your organization's commitment to quality standards and leadership in the field of addiction treatment by joining NAADAC as an Organizational Member.  NAADAC Organizational Membership is open to organizations, corporations, and agencies interested in supporting the addiction profession and increasing the visibility of your organization. Membership is $500 and good for two years. Organizational Members receive: 20% discount on digital ads in NAADAC's Addiction & Recovery eNews (sent to 48,000+ addiction professionals); 10% discount on exhibit booth space at NAADAC conferences; 10% discount on NAADAC Annual Conference Program ads; $20 discount on individual NAADAC memberships for your employees; A listing in NAADAC's online Organizational Member Directory; Access to NAADAC-endorsed discounted professional liability insurance; Subscriptions to NAADAC's magazine, Advances in Addiction & Recovery, and two ePublications, Addiction & Recovery eNews and Professional eUpdate; Ability to post your events on the NAADAC Calendar of Events; Use of NAADAC Organizational Member logo for promotional materials and communications; Certificate to publicize your NAADAC membership; And much more! [ More Information ] – [ Apply Now ] SAMHSA TIP 61 Publication The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has just released its latest Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP). TIP 61: Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives provides behavioral health professionals with practical guidance about Native American history, historical trauma, and critical cultural perspectives in their work with American Indian and Alaska Native clients. The TIP discusses the demographics, social challenges, and behavioral health concerns of Native Americans. Specific topic areas include workforce development strategies, program and professional development considerations, and culturally responsive policies and procedures. Download the Full Document, Executive Summary, and Literature Review pages on the SAMHSA website. [ More Information ] – [ Download the Full Summary ] NAADAC Career Center The NAADAC Career Center provides a variety of employment listings at no charge for addiction-focused professionals. If you are looking to find a new career, the NAADAC Career Center can help! Check out our latest listings! Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at the Minnesota Department of Human Services in St. Peter, MN Mental Health Professional/Psychologist 2 at the Minnesota Department of Human Services in Fergus Falls, Wadena, and St. Peter, MN Licensed SUD/Chemical Dependency Professional at the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic - Behavioral Health in Toppenish, WA Substance Abuse Program Manager at the Contra Costa Health Services Department in Martinez, CA Substance Use Prevention Counselor (CADC) at It's About Change Sober Living, Inc. in Elgin and Calumet City, IL Director, Substance Use Disorder Services at the Unison Behavioral Health Group in Toledo, OH Substance Use Disorder Counselor at the Bi-State Recruitment Center in Bow, NH Mental Health Program Supervisor at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD Substance Use Counselor at the Gateway Foundation in Lusk, Torrington, or Rawlins, WY Addiction Counselor at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in Naples, FL Addiction Studies Instructor at Casper College in Casper, WY Tobacco Treatment Specialist at RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health in Eatontown, NJ IOP Clinical Therapist at NorthStar in Boulder, CO Behavioral Health Clinician at Sitka Counseling in Sitka, AK Part-Time Case Manager for Sober Living Residence, Level III, Men's House at Limen House, Inc., in Wilmington, DE  [ All Career Center Listings ]

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