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Membership Benefits Table of Contents - NAADAC Members: Save 25% at the NAADAC Bookstore - The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Released the National Drug Control Strategy - Submit a Presentation Proposal for the 2020 Northwest Regional Conference - Upcoming FREE Webinar: The Wounded Healer: Helping the Helping Professional - NAADAC Celebrates Black History Month - The Nomination Period for NAADAC Executive Leadership Is Open! - Come Work for NAADAC! - The US Government Accountability Office Issued Report on Medicaid - Travel to Greece with NAADAC & the National Council for Behavioral Health - 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 - 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! - Connecting the Continuum: How Prevention & Recovery Models Fit Together Wed, 04/08/20 3-4:00pm ET (2 CT/1 MT/12 PT) Earn 1 CE 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 - 2020 Northwest Regional Conference: Embracing the Future Seattle, WA 06/11/20 - 06/13/20 More Information - NAADAC 2020 Annual Conference & Hill Day: Learn, Connect, Advocate, Succeed Washington, DC  09/25/20 - 09/30/20 More Information PARTNER EVENTS - 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 February 5, 2020 NAADAC Members: Save 25% at the NAADAC Bookstore February is the month of love! As a token of our love and appreciation for our members, NAADAC is offering 25% off at the NAADAC Bookstore – for members only! From the newly updated Integrating Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders: An Introduction to What Every Addiction Counselor Needs to Know to the brand new Clinical Supervision: An Overview of Functions, Processes and Methodology, to that NAADAC cardigan you've had your eye on, it's all 25% off for the entire month of February for NAADAC members! Use code "LOVE" at checkout! NAAAC members like YOU are the reason NAADAC is able to make a positive difference in the community! NAADAC would like to highlight NAADAC member Darlene Rogan, BA, SUDP, NCAC I, from Port Angeles, WA who shared with us why she loves being an addiction professional: Tell us why you love being an addiction professional! Email us at ccorbett@naadac.org using the writing prompt, “I love being an addiction professional because….,” and enter to win some great new NAADAC apparel and possibly be featured in our weekly Professional eUpdate enewsletter, on the NAADAC website, and on our social media accounts. [ Visit the Bookstore ] – [ Email Your Testimonial ] – [ Join NAADAC Today! ] The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Released the National Drug Control Strategy The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has released the National Drug Control Strategy and the accompanying National Treatment Plan, an evidence-based framework to increase Americans’ access to high-quality SUD treatment and support those in long-term recovery. In 2018, nearly 89% of the estimated 20.2 million Americans with a substance use disorder (SUD) did not receive specialized treatment for their condition — a disparity known as the “treatment gap.” (ONDCP 2020) The Treatment Plan seeks to address the reasons for this treatment gap and supports strategies to encourage healthcare providers to screen for SUD so their patients can receive appropriate treatment. [ Read the National Drug Control Strategy ] – [ Read the National Treatment Plan ] Submit a Presentation Proposal for the 2020 Northwest Regional Conference Do you want to present at the 2020 Northwest Regional Conference: Embracing the Future at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport in Seattle, WA from June 11 - June 13, 2020? NAADAC invites you to submit a proposal to present a 1.5, 3, or 6 hour breakout session at the 2020 Northwest Regional Conference. NAADAC encourages addiction and co-occurring professionals from diverse organizations and disciplines to submit a proposal. Submission Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2020 [ More Information ] – [ Submit a Presentation Proposal ] Upcoming FREE Webinar: The Wounded Healer: Helping the Helping Professional Wednesday, February 12, 2020 @ 3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT) Join presenter Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, CDWF, for this FREE NAADAC webinar will differentially define burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma; provide a deep understanding of self-compassion; and support participants in evaluating crucial components of their individual self-care plan to support the healthiest version of themselves. Earn 1.5 CEs (free for NAADAC members - join now!). 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 Celebrates Black History Month Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. This month also serves as a time to recognize the importance of cultural humility when treating African Americans with substance use disorder. NAADAC offers free webinars available on demand that addiction professionals can use as a resource to learn more about working with African Americans with substance use disorder: Counseling African Americans With Substance Use Disorders Counseling Adolescent and Minority Clients with Substance Use Disorders The Uncomfortable Conversation About Slavery, Sex, and HIV Join presenter Chester Wilson, EdD, CAP, CMHP, on June 10, 2020 at 3:00PM EST for his webinar Substance Use in the African American Community. [ More Information ] The Nomination Period for NAADAC Executive Leadership Is Open! 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. Nomination deadline: February 15, 2020 @ 5:00PM EST [ More Information ] – [ 2020 Executive Leadership Elections Form ] – [ 2020 Organizational Delegate Elections Form ] 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 ] The US Government Accountability Office Issued Report on Medicaid Last week, the United States Government Accountability Office issued a report that looked at state Medicaid programs’ changes to payment rates for substance use disorder services from 2014–2019. Medicaid is the largest source of federal funding for services that treat substance use disorder. (GAO 2020). The Medicaid: States' Changes to Payment Rates for Substance Use Disorder Services report found that over 80% of all states increased rates for at least one Medicaid service that treats SUD, such as medication or behavioral therapy. About two-thirds of states’ rate increases were targeted specifically to SUD or SUD and other behavioral health services, while the remainder were part of changes to rates for a broader set of Medicaid services. [ Download Full Report ] 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 ] 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! Counselor/Recovery Coach at Hope Recovery Resources/Hope Homes in Atlanta, GA Director of UH Wellness at the University of Houston in Houston, TX 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 [ All Career Center Listings ]

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