Substance Use Disorder Prevention Analyst

Aahealth; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 56,160 - 68,640; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan participation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Aahealth is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Prevention Analyst to oversee the Opioid Misuse Prevention Program in Annapolis, Maryland. The role involves conducting educational sessions, evaluating data, and developing public prevention materials.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant public health experience. Responsibilities also include creating reports and conducting needs assessments to support opioid misuse prevention efforts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in public health or a related field.
• Experience with healthcare providers and pharmacists.
• Skills in writing reports and strategic evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Opioid Misuse Prevention Program.
• Conduct educational sessions and data collection.
• Develop reports and educational materials.

Skills

Public health experience

Communication skills

Data analysis

Educational material development

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Substance Use Disorder Prevention Analyst

$30.00 per hour

Posted Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date Continuous

Bureau: Behavioral Health | System Training, Education and Prevention Services

Full-Time County Contractual

Position open to all qualified candidates.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Oversee the Opioid Misuse Prevention Program initiative, including the implementation of the Academic Detailing strategy and the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) model, with a focus on quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis. Conduct in-person and virtual Academic Detailing sessions with prescribers and pharmacists, using motivational interviewing techniques, to provide evidence-based information and resources on best practices for prescription of opioids, overdose prevention and risk reduction. Implement the SPF process, including needs assessment, capacity building, strategic planning, implementation of strategies, and evaluation, and ensure that data are collected for process and outcome evaluation. Write reports, including strategic plans and program evaluation reports. Develop tools and conduct needs assessment activities related to substance use disorder prevention, including the development of pre- and post-tests, key interviews and focus groups with priority populations, and the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data related to substance use prevention, and submit documents through the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process. Develop educational materials for the general public to provide opioid misuse prevention education and other prevention messages. Provide opioid misuse prevention educational materials to patients via pharmacies and prescribers’ offices.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Minimum of two years working in public health or a similar field. Experience working with healthcare providers and pharmacists; public speaking; writing formal reports and developing educational materials; and strategic planning and evaluation. Excellent and situation-appropriate oral and written communication skills.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications can apply.

Send a completed County application or resume to:

Human Resources
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, MD 21401

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