Substance Use Disorder Prevention Analyst

Anne Arundel County Department of Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in health plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Department of Health in Annapolis is seeking a Full-Time County Contractual employee to oversee the Opioid Misuse Prevention Program. This position requires conducting Academic Detailing sessions and developing educational materials to educate the public on opioid misuse prevention.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience in public health. Benefits include health plans, paid holidays, and sick leave with a working schedule of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working in public health or a similar field.
• Experience working with healthcare providers and pharmacists.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Opioid Misuse Prevention Program initiative.
• Conduct in-person and virtual Academic Detailing sessions.
• Develop educational materials for the general public.

Skills

Public speaking

Report writing

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

Job description

Salary: $30.00 per hour

Posted Date: 07/02/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

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

Position: Full-Time County Contractual – open to all qualified candidates.

Location: 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401

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.

Education

Minimum Qualifications: 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 experience.
• Writing formal reports and developing educational materials.
• 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
Fax to 410‑222‑4392 or email [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Smoke‑Free Workplace

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