Tobacco Treatment Specialist | Evidence-Based Cessation

Phoenix House; Hauppauge (NY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid holidays

Paid vacation/sick/personal time

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (≥30h)

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Competitive wages

Descripción de la vacante

Phoenix House is seeking a Tobacco Treatment Specialist to lead evidence-based education and training on smoking cessation for staff and clients. You will work under the direction of the Director of Residential Services, delivering harm-reduction education and motivational interviewing.

The role emphasizes collaboration, curriculum oversight, assessments of tobacco use, and outreach to community health initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Health Education, or a related field is required.
• Masters degree preferred or higher education credentials are advantageous.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in health education, behavioral health, or substance use prevention/treatment with a focus on tobacco cessation.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in substance use and mental health treatment programs; veteran experience preferred.
• Excellent time management and effective communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee development of educational curriculum related to smoking cessation and harm reduction.
• Provide evidence-based training and education workshops for residential clients and staff.
• Assess tobacco use, readiness to quit, and previous cessation attempts; design treatment plans and follow ups.
• Educate about FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications and coordinate referrals for pharmacologic treatment.
• Participate in tobacco cessation outreach, education, prevention, and community health initiatives.
• Deliver individual or group tobacco cessation counseling using evidence-based behavioral interventions.
• Document assessments and outcomes in accordance with organizational requirements.
• Assist in data collection for grant programming related to tobacco cessation initiatives.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Initiative

Ethical Practices

Judgment

Relationship Management

Emotional Intelligence

Professional Boundaries

Global and Cultural Awareness

Critical Evaluation

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Communication

Teamwork

Crisis Management

Technical Capacity

Educación

Bachelor degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Health Education, or a related field

Masters preferred

Descripción del empleo

Phoenix House is seeking a Tobacco Treatment Specialist to lead evidence-based education and training on smoking cessation for staff and clients. You will work under the direction of the Director of Residential Services, delivering harm-reduction education and motivational interviewing.

The role emphasizes collaboration, curriculum oversight, assessments of tobacco use, and outreach to community health initiatives.