Tobacco Treatment Specialist

Job Overview:

The Tobacco Treatment Specialist provides tobacco cessation support to NJ residents, including internal and external referrals.

Qualifications:

Required:

* Bachelor s degree in education, counseling or related field
* Must complete or have completed training for a tobacco treatment specialist from a credentialed agency within one year of employment
* Must possess or obtain within one year of employment the National Certificate in Tobacco Treatment Practice (NCTTP) through the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
* Must possess excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development/training, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Preferred:

* Master s degree
* Bilingual a plus

Certifications and Licenses Required:

* Bachelor s degree in education, counseling or related field

Scheduling Requirements:

* Shift working, 8am - 4pm (evenings and weekends, when required)
* Monday - Friday
* Full-Time

Essential Functions:

* Identify and assess a minimum of 20 unduplicated patients per month
* Maintain a minimum of 40 patients at all times
* Maintain accurate and thorough documentation as required by grant
* Participate in group activities with patients that include group discussion and educational activities
* Provide telehealth and in-person counseling
* Provide tobacco program services to community programs
* Attend local health fairs and community events to promote the program, and work with the marketing department to increase program awareness
* Attend required quit center meetings
* Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
* Dental and Vision Insurance
* Retirement Plans
* Wellness Programs
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Short & Long-Term Disability
* Life & Accidental Death Insurance
* Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
* Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
* Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer