UNIV - Tobacco Treatment Specialist - Department of PHS

Job Description Summary

The MUSC Tobacco Treatment Program at the Hollings Cancer Center is seeking to hire a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS). The TTS will be responsible for providing proactive telehealth counseling services to Hollings Cancer Center patients. The candidate will provide comprehensive assessment of tobacco use history, develop personalized quit plans, deploy behavioral therapies and practical counseling, and connect the patient with prescription cessation medications as needed. Candidates with experience in health education or counseling are preferred, especially if they already have knowledge of nicotine addiction science, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, and tobacco cessation medications. The Tobacco Treatment Program will provide training as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS), and the individual is expected to acquire and maintain certification as a TTS practitioner. Must be flexible with work hours given patient availability and have the ability to think creatively and independently, as well as demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

University-GEN08

Pay Range

45,300.00 - 61,100.00 - 77,000.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

The MUSC Tobacco Treatment Program at the Hollings Cancer Center is seeking to hire a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS). The TTS will be responsible for providing proactive telehealth counseling services to Hollings Cancer Center patients.  The candidate will provide comprehensive assessment of tobacco use history, develop personalized quit plans, deploy behavioral therapies and practical counseling, and connect the patient with prescription cessation medications as needed. Candidates with experience in health education or counseling are preferred, especially if they already have knowledge of nicotine addiction science, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing, and tobacco cessation medications. The Tobacco Treatment Program will provide training as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS), and the individual is expected to acquire and maintain certification as a TTS practitioner. Must be flexible with work hours given patient availability and have the ability to think creatively and independently, as well as demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Job Duties:

• 35% - Provide evidence-based support, education, and treatment planning for tobacco treatment services to patients identified as tobacco users in MUSC Hollings Cancer Center clinics, providing phone based and follow-up counseling services.

 

• 35% - Develop personalized quit plans for patients and deploy behavioral therapies. In collaboration with clinic pharmacists, deploy treatment interventions, including nicotine replacement therapies (NRTs) and prescription medications. Track patient progress through follow-up calls and refer to other available services (SC Quitline, pharmacy for prescription medications).

 

• 15% - Work with staff towards sustainability of the program through identifying methods that can be incorporated in the cessation services using EPIC and TelASK to chart results of counseling and medications provided.

 

• 10% - Work with other components and staff of the Tobacco Treatment Program to facilitate referring patients for research studies when warranted.

 

• 5% – other tasks as needed

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and one-year relevant program experience.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Understanding nicotine addiction science is preferred.

- Knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing is preferred.

- Knowledge of tobacco cessation medications and NRT is preferred.

- At least two years’ relevant program experience in health behavior counseling is preferred.

- Strong communication, empathy, and non-judgmental support skills.

- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations.

- Computer skills.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and one year relevant program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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