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Membership Benefits Table of Contents - Today Is the Last Day to Submit a Presentation Proposal for the NAADAC 2020 Annual Conference & Hill Day - The Nomination Period for NAADAC Executive Leadership Has Opened! - Upcoming FREE Webinar: Social Media and Ethical Dilemmas for Behavioral Health Clinicians - NAADAC's Digital Ad Discount - NAADAC ED Cynthia Moreno Tuohy Presenting Conflict Resolution for Recovery This Weekend - NAADAC Members: Why Do You Love Being a Member? - Come Work for NAADAC! - Take the NAADAC Education and Professional Development Survey - Travel to Greece with NAADAC & the National Council for Behavioral Health - Register Now for NAADAC's FREE Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series - Exhibitor and Sponsor at the NAADAC 2020 Annual Conference & Hill Day! - NAADAC Career Center Events NAADAC FREE WEBINAR SERIES Upcoming Webinars On Demand Webinars FAQS - Social Media and Ethical Dilemmas for Behavioral Health Clinicians Wed, 01/29/20 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - The Wounded Healer: Helping the Helping Professional Wed, 02/12/20 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Cultivating Greater Meaning and Purpose to Prevent Relapse Wed, 02/26/20 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - "The Wide World of Sports..." Wagering Wed, 03/11/20 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE More Information Register Now! - The Progress Note: Where Law & Ethics Meet Efficiency Wed, 03/25/20 3-4:30pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! - Peer Recovery Support Series, Section I: Building a Successful Culture in Your Organization Fri, 03/27/20 12-1:30pm ET (11 CT/10 MT/9 PT) Earn 1.5 CEs More Information Register Now! NAADAC SPECIALTY ONLINE TRAINING Addiction Treatment in Military & Veteran Culture Specialty Training Webinar Series Clinical Supervision in the Addiction Profession Specialty Training Webinar Series FAQS NAADAC EVENTS - NAADAC 2020 Annual Conference & Hill Day: Learn, Connect, Advocate, Succeed Washington, DC  09/25/20 - 09/30/20 More Information PARTNER EVENTS - 46th Annual Winter Symposium: Addictive Disorders, Behavioral Health and Mental Health Colorado Springs, CO 01/25/20 - 01/29/20 More Information - National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week Online  03/30/20 - 04/05/20 More Information - 34th Annual CAADE Conference - CAADE Cares: Professionalizing the Workforce Burbank, CA  04/17/20 - 04/19/20 More Information AFFILIATE EVENTS - Trends and Innovations in Adolescent and Family Substance Abuse Treatment South Burlington, VT 02/13/20 More Information - Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Addictions Counseling South Burlington, VT 04/10/20 More Information - Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Addictions Counseling Rutland, VT 04/17/20 More Information - Impact of Marijuana & Vaping on Brain Development, Depression, Anxiety Montpelier, VT 04/22/20 More Information - Ethics Training South Burlington, VT 05/08/20 More Information - 1st Annual Kentucky Association of Addiction Professionals (KAAP) Conference Lexington, KY 05/15/20 More Information - VAPA Annual Meeting and Training Human Trafficking in Vermont: The Intersections of Addiction, Screening and Therapeutic Tools Montpelier, VT 05/22/20 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 January 22, 2020 Today Is the Last Day to Submit a Presentation Proposal for the NAADAC 2020 Annual Conference & Hill Day Do you want to present at the NAADAC 2020 Annual Conference & Hill Day: Learn, Connect, Advocate, Succeed at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center from September 25-30, 2020? NAADAC members and non-members are invited to submit a presentation proposal for a 1.5 hour breakout session pertaining to current and relevant information on one of these nine topics: Practice Management, Administration/Operation & Technology Co-occurring Disorders Psychopharmacology, Medication-Assisted Treatment, or Pharmacotherapy Clinical Skills Cultural Humility Process Addictions Recovery Support (Clinical) Education/INCASE Peer Recovery (Non-Clinical) NAADAC encourages young investigators, researchers, and addiction and co-occurring professionals from diverse organizations and disciplines to submit. The submission deadline is TODAY, January 22, 2020. [ More Information ] - [ Submit a Presentation Proposal ]  The Nomination Period for NAADAC Executive Leadership Has Opened! Make a difference by nominating a passionate, skilled, and dedicated addiction professional for a NAADAC Executive Leadership position! NAADAC is currently accepting nominations for officer positions, Regional Vice President positions, and the Organizational Delegate position for the 2020-2022 term. The following open officer positions are: President-Elect Secretary Treasurer The following open Regional Vice President positions are: Regional Vice President - Mid-Atlantic (DE, DC, MD, NJ, PA, VA, WV) Regional Vice President - Mid-South (AR, LA, OK, TX) Regional Vice President - Northeast (CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, VT) Regional Vice President - Northwest (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY) Only members in good standing who have been actively engaged in work in addiction counseling or as an addiction professional for at least two years immediately prior to nomination shall be eligible for an elective office with the Association. [ More Information ] – [ 2020 Executive Leadership Elections Form ] – [ 2020 Organizational Delegate Elections Form ] Upcoming FREE Webinar: Social Media and Ethical Dilemmas for Behavioral Health Clinicians Wednesday, January 29, 2020 @ 3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT) Join presenter Mike Bricker, MS, NCAC II, CADC II, LPC, for this FREE NAADAC webinar that will discuss the behavioral health ethical codes that apply to virtual interactions with clients and share common challenges and recommended best practices. Earn 1.5 CEs (free for NAADAC members - join now!). This webinar is sponsored by Brighter Vision. Closed captioning is available on live NAADAC webinars! In addition, transcripts are available for on-demand webinars recorded on and after March 27, 2019.  [ More Information ] – [ Register Now ] NAADAC Executive Director Cynthia Moreno Tuohy Presenting Conflict Resolution for Recovery This Weekend NAADAC Executive Director Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, will be presenting a special three day Romancing the Brain: Conflict Resolution for Recovery (CRR) training at the 46th Annual Advanced International Winter Symposium: Addictive Disorders, Behavioral Health and Mental Health taking place at the Hotel Elegante Conference & Events Center in Colorado Springs, CO on Saturday, January 25 - Wednesday, January 29, 2020. Learn how to provide Conflict Resolution for Recovery training to other qualified individuals through the full-day Train the Trainer training following the two-day CRR training. Registrants must complete the two-day Romancing the Brain: Conflict Resolution for Recovery training to be eligible for the Train the Trainer training. The Symposium will provide attendees with intensive, advanced clinical training as well as focused interaction between faculty and participants. Earn up to 28 CEs! [ More Information ] - [ Register Now ] NAADAC Members: Why Do You Love Being a Member? NAADAC wants to thank and show our love for our NAAAC members like YOU during February, the month of love! Tell us why you love NAADAC! Email us using the writing prompt, “I love NAADAC because….” and enter to win some great new NAADAC apparel! In addition to being entered to win some new NAADAC gear, your testimonial may be featured in our weekly Professional eUpdate enewsletter, on the NAADAC website, and on our social media accounts. [ Email Your Testimonial ] Come Work for NAADAC! NAADAC is looking for a new Director of Membership & Affiliates, a new Operations Manager, a new NCC AP Testing/Certification Coordinator, and a new Communications Coordinator. The Director of Membership & Affiliates is a full-time position that reports to the Executive Director and requires 15-20% travel. This position provides primary leadership and management for all aspects of membership and affiliate growth and engagement. The Operations Manager is a full-time position that reports to the Deputy Director. Responsibilities include assisting the Deputy Director in managing the main office operations, association-wide information technology, event, vendor, and travel coordination for NAADAC's events and trainings, and higher-level administrative tasks as needed. The NCC AP Testing/Certification Coordinator is a full-time position that will provide day-to-day support to NCC AP’s Testing Program Manager and Certification Senior Manager. He/She will also be expected to gain basic knowledge of the various programs and services NAADAC provides. The Communications Coordinator is a full-time position that will work directly with the Director of Communications and Communications Specialist to help NAADAC communicate its mission through the NAADAC website, email marketing, and other communication/ marketing vehicles. [ More Information ] Take the NAADAC Education and Professional Development Survey Please take a few minutes to share your valuable thoughts and let us know what kind of training topics you would like to see in our free webinar series, face to face trainings, home studies, and other types of trainings! Help improve NAADAC education for yourself and your fellow addiction professionals! Take about 5-7 minutes to complete the survey today. [ More Information ] Travel to Greece with NAADAC & the National Council for Behavioral Health Connect with addiction and mental health professionals in Greece on the NAADAC and National Council for Behavioral Health (NCBH) delegation from March 7-13, 2020. Led by NAADAC Executive Director Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, and NCBH President and CEO Charles Ingolia, MSW, this World Learning program will give you a unique opportunity to learn about the state of addiction and mental health programs in the Mediterranean region of Europe. Earn up to 15 CEs! Professional visits will focus on topics such as: Epidemiology of mental health and substance use disorders in Greece; Assessment, intervention and referral, treatment and care options for drug and alcohol use disorders; Scarcity of service providers and access to treatment; Assessment, intervention, referral, and treatment and care options; Post-austerity reform programs to address the scarcity of service providers and access to treatment; Role of primary care and community-based services in the identification and treatment of addiction for patients and affected family members; Ongoing quality of life and community rehabilitation programming; and International refugee programs and treatment for post-conflict trauma disorders. [ More Information ] – [ Download Brochure ] Register Now for NAADAC's FREE Peer Recovery Support Webinar Series Peer recovery support services are increasingly becoming an important part of the behavioral healthcare workforce. They not only help people with behavioral health conditions connect to, engage in, and be active participants in treatment and recovery support services but they can also change the culture of an organization in a positive way. With the goal of supporting the increase of Peer Recovery Support Specialists in the workforce, NAADAC presents our new FREE Peer Recovery Support webinar series. The series includes the following webinars: Peer Recovery Support Series, Section I: Building a Successful Culture in Your Organization Friday, March 27, 2020 @ 12:00-1:30pm ET (11 CT/10 MT/9 PT) Presented by Kris Kelly, BS, Jenna Neasbitt, MS, LCDC, MAT-R, and Philander E. Moore, Sr., MA, LCDC Register Now Peer Recovery Support Series, Section II: Hiring, Onboarding, and Integration Friday, April 10, 2020 @ 12:00-1:30pm ET (11 CT/10 MT/9 PT) Presented by Wes Van Epps, SAC-IT, PRC, Dona M. Dmitrovic, MHS, and Mirna Herrera, MA, MTBC Register Now Peer Recovery Support Series, Section III: Supervision and Management Friday, April 24, 2020 @ 12:00-1:30pm ET (11 CT/10 MT/9 PT) Presented by Kris Kelly, BS, Jenna Neasbitt, MS, LCDC, MAT-R, and Aaron M. Laxton, MSW, LMSW Register Now [ More Information ] Exhibitor and Sponsor at the NAADAC 2020 Annual Conference & Hill Day! NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, invites you to join the family of exhibitors, sponsors, and advertisers at its 2020 Annual Conference & Hill Day: Learn, Connect, Advocate, Succeed, in Washington, DC at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Showcase your institution, product, or organization in front of industry thought leaders and over 1,000 addiction professionals from September 25-30, 2020. Exhibit dates are September 25-27. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis with limited booth space offered. Don't miss this chance to attend one of the largest gatherings of addiction-focused professionals of the year! Reserve your space today! [ More Information ] – [ Download the Prospectus ] 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 (LADC) Supervisor at Minnesota Department of Human Services in Willmar, MN MAT Therapist at Elliot Health Systems in Manchester, NH Addiction Studies Instructor at Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, WA Chemical Dependency Professional/Substance Use Disorder Professional or Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee/Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee at Columbia Valley Community Health in Wenatchee, WA Human Services Instructor at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau, WI Drug and Alcohol Outpatient Therapist at TCV Community Services in Pittsburgh, PA Senior Associate/Project Manager at the California Institute for Behavioral Health Solutions in Sacramento, CA Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor at the Regional Mental Health Center in East Chicago, IN Human Services Tenure-Track Faculty at the Metropolitan State University of Denver in Denver, CO Primary Therapist at All Points North Lodge in Edwards, CO Director of Addictions at Mosaic Community Services in White Marsh, MD Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor at the Minnesota Department of Human Services in Fergus Falls, MN PACT MICA Specialist at Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen in New Brunswick, NJ Alcohol and Drug Professional Counselor Supervisor at the Department of Juvenile Services in Grantsville and Lonaconing, MD Substance Abuse Counselor at FSR in Oak Harbor, WA Registered Nurse at Genesis Healthcare in Kennett Square, PA Masters Level Mental Health Therapists at Crozer-Keystone Health System in Tarboro, NC Master Level Creative Art Therapist at Positive Generation In Christ, Inc. in the NC, SC, and MD areas Master/Associates/High School level Providers at Positive Generation In Christ, Inc. in the NC, SC, and MD areas Senior Therapist at Executives Connected in Converse, TX Master level - LCSW at Positive Generation In Christ, Inc. in the NC, SC, and MD areas [ All Career Center Listings ]

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