Opioid Treatment Program Training and Technical Assistance Specialist

Description

• Provide TTA virtually, over the phone, in person, and via e-mail to SOTAs and OTPs on Title 42 CFR Part 8, SUD, OUD, quality treatment programs and barriers to care, behavioral health workforce issues, and medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
• Conduct needs assessments, environmental scans, and literature reviews to inform TTA plans, resource development and creation, curriculum development, meeting agendas, and other ancillary materials.
• Research, write, and implement TTA plans. Provide written summary reports on TTA plans and activities.
• Support the development and delivery of educational training sessions, workshops, and virtual meetings for OTP staff and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with MOUD/OTP organizations, associations, and experts to create resources, respond to TTA requests, and build partnerships.
• Contribute to the development of newsletters, news briefs, training modules, templates, infographics, web-based products, and other materials. Write content for materials and publications as directed under tight deadlines and time constraints using accepted standards such as SAMHSA style and plain language tenets.
• Maintain and grow a database of qualified, approved subject matter experts with backgrounds in SUD, MOUD, behavioral health, health equity, access and barriers to care and other related topics.
• Provide administrative support across the team including coordinating and contributing to standard program reports, creating agendas and writing notes for client and internal meetings, and coordinating schedules and deadlines.
• Attend federal and non-federal meetings and conferences as a representative of the SAMHSA OTP contract. 
• Staff exhibit booths and support logistic requirements as needed.  

• Bachelor’s degree with SUD treatment, OUD treatment, mental health, or public health emphasis with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in one of the following related disciplines: behavioral health, SUD treatment, or public health      
• Knowledge of Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 8 and evidence-based SUD and OUD treatment modalities 
• Demonstrated experience adhering to deadlines and producing error-free work 
• Ability to work efficiently in a remote setting and adapt to working with peers across multiple time zones
• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, problem-solve independently, and respond quickly to changing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated customer service or relationship building skills and abilities; strong commitment to client satisfaction
• Ability to work at a standard computer setup for 40+ hours per week with or without accommodations; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Freedom to travel up to 20 percent of time
• Knowledge of Federal government and program contracting regulations preferred