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Webinar: "Building the Case to Support Tobacco Cessation" - Posted 6.20
Friday, June 28th from 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Speaker: Chad Morris, PhD, Director, Behavioral Health and Wellness Program, University of Colorado
Register for Free at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/924449386
Almost half of the 430,000 deaths in the U.S. annually are from tobacco-related disease, and nearly half of these deaths occur in persons with behavioral health disorders. Persons with mental illness consume over 34% of all cigarettes smoked and smoke 2-4 times the rate of the general population while receiving far less tobacco cessation support. With its focus on addictions prevention, National Council offers training in how to screen, assess, and treat tobacco dependence. This webinar shows behavioral health organizations how to build the case for integrating tobacco cessation into standard practice by obtaining buy-in from board members, staff, and persons served. Value-based and business development perspectives are discussed. Join us to learn why tobacco cessation is essential to health reform and other emerging standards of care and how to overcome common concerns like competing demands, staff apprehension, and potential loss of business.
Webinar: "Promoting Resiliency through Peer Support Whole Health" - Posted 6.20
Thursday, June 27th from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
This online webinar will give clinicians, peer specialists, and other stakeholders new perspectives on how peer support can be used to promote resiliency in individuals with serious psychiatric disabilities and co-occurring medical conditions.
June 27 event details, registration and CE credit information
The presenter is Tom Lane, CRPS, national director of consumer and recovery services for Magellan Behavioral Health. Tom provides leadership and guidance in promoting the concepts of recovery, resilience, and wellness throughout Magellan's systems of care, in addition to providing technical assistance and training to Magellan staff, providers, advocates, and community stakeholders. Currently he leads Magellan's Peer Support Whole Health and Wellness initiative.
Provided at no cost to participants, the Magellan webinar series features timely topics and national speakers in the public sector behavioral health arena.
Webinar, "Ticket to Work: Choosing a Service Provider That's Right for You" - Posted 6.20
June 26th from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Some people with disabilities may be able to work and continue receiving disability benefits. On June 26, tune in to a free webinar from the Social Security Administration to learn about the Social Security administration's Ticket to Work program and support services for people who are ready to work. In this session, disability benefits experts will discuss:
- Tips and tools for choosing a service provider
- How the Ticket to Work Program Works
- Work Incentives and Eligibility
- Helpful Resources and Tools, and Answers to FAQs
Register here:
Read the Copeland Center Summer Newsletter - Posted 6.20
http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102645420151-650/Copeland+Center+Summer+Newlsetter+2013.pdf
PT Peer Support Specialist in Arlington - Posted 6.20
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PRS Employment Services
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Seeking aPeer Support Specialistprofessional. Position is part-time (20 hours per week) in Arlington. This position will conduct pre-employment classes to client groups on the recovery process based on curriculum materials and related personal recovery experience; provides individual support to clients; completes orientation on new clients and completes clinical documentation in accordance with agency standards and timelines, coordinates with appropriate external care providers, provides outreach to clients in accordance with program goals and objectives.
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Must be a person with lived experience (consumer past or present) of mental health services. Bachelor's degree with at least 15 credit hours in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology or other related field. Work-related experience with adults with mental illness, substance use disorder, mild intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or any combination of these preferred. Strong organizational skills and familiarity with basic computer office software required; ability to quickly establish rapport with clients, comfortable in presenting to and leading groups; strong oral and written communication skills. Clean driving record with reliable transportation required.
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To apply:
https://prsinc.iapplicants.com/application.php?job_id=455293&app_id=2143
Mental Health America of Virginia Holds "Quest" Training - Posted 6.20
July 8-10 in Richmond
Quest is an educational training program designed for people who are new to recovery and are interested in exploring individual transformation.
Call 804.257.5591 for information.
New WRAP Class Starts Wednesday, June 19th at Friends 4 Recovery Whole Health Center - Posted 6.17
Call 804.308.1366 for details and registration.
Career Opportunity: Suicide Prevention and MHFA Program Coordinator (Program Administration Specialist II) - Posted 6.17
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services' Office of Mental Health is seeking an accomplished professional to provide leadership and management for the development, implementation and administration of the Department's comprehensive statewide suicide prevention program, and to implement, administer and coordinate the Department's Mental Health First Aid training initiative and the associated certification process.
Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of suicide prevention field, including the incidence and prevalence of suicide, policy and service delivery issues, best practices in suicide prevention and intervention from interagency, federal, state and community perspectives. Thorough knowledge of Mental Health First Aid.
Contract development and management skills. Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including other state and local agencies and organizations, service recipients, suicide survivors, universities, advocates, etc.
Facilitation and consultation skills. Experience with policy development and strategic planning. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software. Thorough knowledge of the Public Health approach to prevention and health promotion. Thorough knowledge of Evidence Based prevention programs and practices and the Prevention Best Practices Registry. Experience with policy and program development, policy impact on local government and budget management. Extensive professional experience in prevention services (with suicide prevention preferred), administrative experience, and experience with interagency issues at state and local levels. Advanced degree in human services is preferred.
Position: #00232 Hiring Range: $41,778-$65,000
Please apply online with the Recruitment Management System at http://jobs.virginia.gov/. Only accepting online applications. This position is open until filled. DBHDS is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.
www.dbhds.virginia.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity
Career Opportunity: Prevention Services Manager (Program Administration Manager III) - Posted 6. 17
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services' Office of Mental Health is seeking an accomplished professional to direct the administrative and programmatic functions of the Prevention
Services Unit of the Office of Mental Health Serviceswithin the Division of Behavioral Health. This position provides leadership, administrative and management direction, and coordination of statewide initiatives to promote emotional health and reduce the likelihood of substance abuse (including tobacco use), mental illness and suicide in the Commonwealth. Responsibilities include strategic and operational planning; project management and oversight; developing partnerships and coordination of services with other state agencies, organizations, and prevention stakeholders; as well as guidance, consultation and support to Community Services Boards, other organizations and prevention providers in the development and maintenance of an effective system of behavioral health prevention services.
Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of behavioral health prevention issues, services, systems and evaluation from interagency, federal, state and community perspectives. Thorough knowledge of evidence based prevention programs and practices and the Prevention Best Practices Registry. Knowledge of state policy development; planning, development and evaluation of innovative behavioral health service models; and cross- agency mandates and programs. Knowledge of and experience working with community coalitions and organizations focused on local services and issues. Experience with policy development; strategic and operational planning; project management; budget development and management; and contract development and management. Ability to work with diverse constituents, universities and other organizations. Ability to plan and write grant applications, proposals, and requests for proposals. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software. Staff management and supervision experience. Undergraduate degree in human service or public administration field or equivalent experience and training. Advanced degree in human services is preferred.
Position: #00097 Hiring Range: $54,580-$85,000
Please apply online with the Recruitment Management System at http://jobs.virginia.gov/. Only accepting online applications. This position is open until filled. DBHDS is a tobacco-free, smoke-free work environment.
www.dbhds.virginia.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity
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