Smoking Cessation Specialist- WM *SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE*
Smoking Cessation Specialist- WM *SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE*
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Job Description
The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority has received grant funding to implement an evidencebased genderresponsive culturally sensitive Smoking Cessation Intervention Pilot Program to all individuals receiving treatment at RBHA North Campus who have decided they want to quit smoking and who choose to participate in the program. This program will address the needs of the individuals receiving service at RBHA and work to reduce health inequalities. The Smoking Cessation Specialist will motivate educate and support clients to achieve their desired goal of stopping smoking. This candidate will be the dedicated staff person to manage and implement the pilot study protocols.
This is a grant funded position with full benefits for one year with the possibility of second year funding. This position is eligible for a bonus payment of $5000 upon successful completion of the first year of the pilot study and successful certification as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist.
Essential Functions
- Serve as lead staff for the Smoking Cessation Pilot Program under the supervision of the Withdrawal Management Program Manager.
- Program data collection and reporting at all points of intervention.
- Educate program participants around the principles of smoking cessation and stages of change so they can make an informed choice to stop smoking.
- Support program participants in smoking cessation via oneonone sessions group sessions and educational/motivational program materials.
- Motivate and empower clients to make behavior changes.
- Plan and organize workload including management of a caseload.
- Manage conflict effectively either in a group setting or with individual clients.
- Monitor outcomes of smoking cessation protocols for their effectiveness and update manager appropriately.
- Attend team meetings and actively participate in promotional events.
- Ensure a commitment to their own personal development by keeping up to date with research and best practices.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
