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Membership Benefits Table of Contents - Today's Webinar: Changing Minds - Implementing Harm Reduction - NAADAC Supports Resolution Recognizing Addiction Professionals Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives - 2019 Annual Conference – Ethics Sessions - Submit a 2020 Webinar Presentation Proposal - The Nomination Period for the 2019 NAADAC Award Period Has Been Extended! - Job Opening: NCC AP Testing/Certification Coordinator - Jordan Peer Recovery Annual CAP (Culturally Aligned Peer) Recovery Conference - Limited Exhibit Space Available at the 2019 NAADAC Annual Conference! - The 2019 Nebraska Training Is in Two Weeks! - NAADAC Career Center Events NAADAC WEBINAR SERIES Upcoming Webinars On Demand Webinars FAQS - Changing Minds: Implementing Harm Reduction Wed, 06/12/19 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Healing Addiction and Shame Through Self-Compassion Wed, 06/26/19 3-5:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 2 CEs More Information Register Now! - Gender Responsive Trauma Informed Care: The First 72 Hours Wed, 07/10/19 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Rise in Recovery: The Science of Addiction and Spirituality of Healing Wed, 07/24/19 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Strength-Based Mind-Body Practice: Building Internal Resources Wed, 08/21/19 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - Intersection of Race, Culture, Chronic Disease and Chronic Pain Wed, 08/28/19 3-5:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 2 CEs More Information Register Now! NAADAC EVENTS - 2019 Northwest Regional Conference: Embracing the Future Portland, OR  06/13/19 - 06/15/19 More Information - 2019 Nebraska Training: Music and Romancing the Brain Bellevue, NE   06/29/19 More Information - NAADAC 2019 Annual Conference: Navigating the Addiction Profession Orlando, FL  09/28/19 - 10/03/19 More Information PARTNER EVENTS - 2019 Jordan Peer Recovery Annual Culturally Aligned Peer Recovery Conference Bowie, MD  06/27/19 - 06/28/19 More Information AFFILIATE EVENTS - Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies 2019  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 June 12, 2019 Today's Webinar: Changing Minds - Implementing Harm Reduction Wed, June 12, 2019 @ 3-4:00pm ET(2CT/1MT/12PT) Join presenter Suzy Langevin, MSW, LICSW, Pending LADC I, for this free NAADAC webinar which will focus on the impact of staff training to change staff attitudes regarding harm reduction interventions. Earn 1 CE (free for NAADAC members - join now!). NAADAC is proud to announce that closed captioning is now available on live NAADAC webinars! In addition, transcripts will be made available for on-demand webinars recorded on and after March 27, 2019. [ More Information ] – [ Register Now ] NAADAC Supports Resolution Recognizing Addiction Professionals Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives Representatives Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Tim Ryan (D-OH) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives on Monday, June 3, honoring the contributions of the addiction profession workforce. NAADAC worked closely with the authors of the resolution and proudly supported its introduction. NAADAC is honored to have been involved in the crafting of this resolution to recognize the dedication and hard work of the 100,000 addiction-focused professionals across the country. [ Read the Resolution ] - [ More Information ] - [ Rep. Joyce's Press Release ]  2019 Annual Conference – Ethics Sessions Do you need Ethics CEs for your NCC AP certification or state license/certification? NAADAC is excited to offer five different ethics sessions, including two full-day pre-conference sessions, at the upcoming NAADAC 2019 Annual Conference! Earn up to 43 CEs, including up to 10 Ethics CEs!  Ethics sessions include: Pre-Conference Sessions (7 CEs)- Saturday, September 28 Being Your Most Ethical Self, presented by Kathryn Benson, NCAC II, LASAC II, QCS, SAP Telebehavioral Health Legal & Ethical Best Practices: Dos and Don’ts, presented by Marlene Maheu, PhD Conference Breakout Session (1.5 CEs) - Monday, September 30 E.T.H.I.C.S. of Self Care, presented by Tara Matthews, PhD, LPC, MAC Conference Breakout Sessions (1.5 CEs) - Tuesday, October 1 Examination of Ethics and Treatment Outcomes for Military and Veteran Populations, presented by David Daugherty Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches, presented by Stacy Charpentier, RCP, CPRS In addition to the ethics sessions, the conference will feature over 60 breakout sessions in ten different subject tracks, including Practice Management, Co-occurring Disorders, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Skills, Cultural Humility, Process Addictions, Recovery Support, Education/INCASE, Peer Recovery, and Professional Development. Don't miss out on six days of education, training, networking, and capacity-building with thought leaders in the addiction profession! [ Full Schedule ] - [ Conference Overview ] - [ Register ]  Submit a 2020 Webinar Presentation Proposal Development of the 2020 NAADAC Webinar Series is underway, and we invite you to collaborate with us! The Webinar Series is wildly successful, with over 200,000 professionals trained so far. If you are a subject-matter expert on a topic relevant to addiction professionals, we encourage you to complete the online Call for Webinar Presentations for a chance to present on a nationally-broadcasted webinar. Submission deadline: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 [ More Information ] – [ Submit a Presentation ]  The Nomination Period for the 2019 NAADAC Award Period Has Been Extended! NAADAC is proud to celebrate and honor the individuals and organizations that have achieved excellence in the substance use disorders field over the past year. Awards are given in up to seven categories and will be presented during the NAADAC 2019 Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. Please submit your nominations by Sunday, June 30th. Awards include: Addiction Educator of the Year Award Lifetime Honorary Membership Award Lora Roe Memorial Addiction Counselor of the Year Davida Coady Gorham Medical Professional of the Year  Mel Schulstad Professional of the Year Organizational Achievement Award William F. "Bill" Callahan Award Nomination Deadline: June 30, 2019 [ More Information ] – [ Download the Nomination Form ] Job Opening: NCC AP Testing/Certification Coordinator  NAADAC is looking for a new National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) Testing/Certification Coordinator to provide day-to-day support to NCC AP’s Testing Program Manager and Certification Senior Manager. This full-time position will work in a team environment with NAADAC staff and the NCC AP Commission. The NCC AP, under the auspices of NAADAC, operates as an independent body for all matters involving NAADAC’s substance use disorders counselor certification and endorsement opportunities at the national and international level. [ More Information ] Jordan Peer Recovery Annual CAP (Culturally Aligned Peer) Recovery Conference Jordan Peer Recovery, in collaboration with Bowie State University and partners NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, DC Addiction Professional Consortium, and Volunteers of America Chesapeake, presents the First Annual CAP (Culturally Aligned Peer) Recovery Conference at Bowie State University from June 27-29, 2019.  NAADAC is proud to announce that CAP Recovery Conferencespeakers include several members of NAADAC leadership. These nationally recognized speakers are: Gerard J. Schmidt, MA, MAC, LPC, CAC, NAADAC Immediate Past President Ron Pritchard, CSAC, CAS, NCAC II, NAADAC Mid-Atlantic Regional Vice President and Chairperson of the NAADAC Military/Veterans Advisory Committee (MVAC) Johnny Allem, MA, NAADAC DC President [ More Information ] – [ Register Now ] Limited Exhibit Space Available at the 2019 NAADAC Annual Conference! Don't miss the opportunity to network with over 1,000 addiction-focused health care professionals and more than 100 exhibitors displaying the newest products and services at the NAADAC 2019 Annual Conference: Navigating the Addiction Profession on September 28 - October 3 at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, FL. The 2019 Annual Conference Exhibit Hall will be open September 28-30, 2019. Several events will be scheduled in the exhibit hall, including daily continental breakfasts, lunch, refreshment breaks and several networking receptions to increase traffic in the exhibit showcase and to give you ample opportunity to connect with attendees. Over 50% of the exhibit booths have been sold! Sign up today to exhibit, sponsor, or advertise, and gain exclusive access to NAADAC’s prestigious network of addiction-focused professionals! [ More Information ] – [ 2019 Prospectus ] The 2019 Nebraska Training Is in Two Weeks! The 2019 Nebraska Trainingwill take place on June 28, 2019, at Bellevue University - Lozier Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Hosted by NAADAC and NAADAC Nebraska, the one-day training will feature Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP and musician John McAndrew presenting Music and Romancing the Brain. Moreno Tuohy and McAndrew will be joined by special guest Sheri Dawson, RN, BS, from the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services Division of Behavioral Health. Earn up to 7 CEs! [ More Information ] – [ Register Today ] 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! ACTT Substance Abuse Professional at Monarch in Lexington, NC Licensed Addicition Counselors I & II at Valley Hope Association in Norton, KS Mental Health Counselor - AWARE Programs at University of Wyoming Counseling Center in Laramie, WY Clinician at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, AK Addictions Counselor at Christ House in Washington, DC  Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at Minnesota Department of Human Services in Fergus Falls, MN Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO Chemical Dependency Supervisor at Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington in Wenatchee, WA Certified Addictions Counselor II at Jubilee Housing in Washington, DC Executive Director at The Springboard Center in Midland, TX Licensed Substance Abuse Program Manager at EHS, Embrace Healthy Solutions in Roanoke, VA Psychologist (MA) at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ Addiction Counselor - Montana Wilderness Program at Wilderness Treatment Center in Marion, MT Trainer (Remote), The ASAM Criteria at Train for Change Inc. in Carson City, NV Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Southwest Counseling Service in Rock Springs, WY Accreditation Specialist - Opioid Treatment Programs at CARF International in Tucson, AZ Project Director at JBS International in North Bethesda, MD [ All Career Center Listings ]

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