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CHC seeks fellow for Prevention Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations, and Center for Substance Abuse Prevention is accepting applications for the two-year Prevention Fellowship Program.
According to Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. CEO Esther L. Muna, one slot is open at CHCC for the program. The recipient, she said, will be mentored by Dr. Glenda George-Concepcion
Muna explained that the CNMI has been a part of the program since its inception in 2006.
According to the organization’s website, the program was launched in an effort to build a workforce of substance abuse professionals.
During their Prevention Fellowship Program experience, fellows focus on acquiring the necessary skills for success in the fields of substance abuse prevention and behavioral health. The program also trains individuals to provide capacity-building Technical Assistance to support integration of behavioral health prevention services in their state/territories.
“This is part of SAMHSA’s support for integrating policies and programs related to prevention and behavioral health promotion in states, U.S. territories, and local organizations,” the website stated.
The fellow will receive a yearly stipend of up to $37,000, and will be required to work 32 hours per week. The CNMI is one of more than a dozen states and U.S. territories participating in the program.
Muna believes that it is an “excellent opportunity” to build local capacity and provides the fellow an opportunity for more in-depth research and training.
She noted that applications are reviewed by SAMHSA for approval, which also determines the recipient of the fellowship.
“CHCC has received fellows in other programs and as with other fellows, we hope the individual remains in the CNMI,” Muna added.
Applications must be completed and submitted by Aug. 14, 2015. To apply, qualified individuals can complete and submit the online application by visiting www.seiservices.com/SAMHSA/csap/preventionfellowship.
