Cannabis Behavioral Health Wellness Consultant Jobs

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) Office of Behavioral Health Wellness (OBHW) is seeking an accomplished professional to serve as the Behavioral Health Wellness Consultant for Underage Cannabis Use Prevention. This position will represent OBHW in state and local settings to develop and support comprehensive Behavioral Health Wellness initiatives, specifically to prevent substance misuse/abuse and promote mental health and wellness across the lifespan. This position will be responsible for subject matter expertise as it relates to cannabis underage use prevention strategies to prevent cannabis use and access to cannabis by underage populations and to promote behavioral health wellness across the lifespan. Additionally, this position is responsible for monitoring some of the SAMHSA Substance Abuse Prevention Block grant grantees and providing technical assistance on services and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of prevention and practice models (i.e. Strategic Prevention Framework, Institute of Medicine and Public Health model); evidenced based prevention services that specifically address cannabis use prevention; approaches to systems development and service delivery around cannabis underage use prevention; and current prevention issues from federal, state and community perspectives. Professional experience in prevention services development, delivery and implementation; management and monitoring of prevention services; data-driven decision making; and interagency and state/community collaboration. Ability to work with stakeholders such as state and local agencies, consumer groups, universities and other organizations. Knowledge of and experience with policy development and other agency mandates and programs at the state and/or local levels. Ability to deliver consultation and technical assistance related to prevention services development, delivery and management. Facilitation and presentation skills for working with diverse agency and constituent groups. Familiarity with budget and/or contract development and management. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use word processing, PowerPoint, and spreadsheet software.
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in human service or public administration field. Master’s degree in human services is strongly preferred.
Special Requirements
Effective July 5, 2022, all Commonwealth of VA State Employees are required to work onsite. However, this position is currently eligible for one (1) telework day a week. Additional days may be considered. Both options are at the discretion of the Supervisor.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For consideration, interested applicants must apply online, completing the Employment Equity Initiative Application (EEIA) in its entirety. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within ten (10) business days of the date of this posting.
DBHDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact
(804) 482-8797 for assistance.
For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact
[email protected].

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The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ (DBHDS) Office of Behavioral Health Wellness (OBHW) is seeking an accomplished professional to serve as the Behavioral Health Wellness Consultant for Underage Cannabis Use Prevention. This position will represent OBHW in state and local settings to develop and support comprehensive Behavioral Health Wellness initiatives, specifically to prevent substance misuse/abuse and promote mental health and wellness across the lifespan. This position will be responsible for subject matter expertise as it relates to cannabis underage use prevention strategies to prevent cannabis use and access to cannabis by underage populations and to promote behavioral health wellness across the lifespan. Additionally, this position is responsible for monitoring some of the SAMHSA Substance Abuse Prevention Block grant grantees and providing technical assistance on services and programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of prevention and practice models (i.e. Strategic Prevention Framework, Institute of Medicine and Public Health model); evidenced based prevention services that specifically address cannabis use prevention; approaches to systems development and service delivery around cannabis underage use prevention; and current prevention issues from federal, state and community perspectives. Professional experience in prevention services development, delivery and implementation; management and monitoring of prevention services; data-driven decision making; and interagency and state/community collaboration. Ability to work with stakeholders such as state and local agencies, consumer groups, universities and other organizations. Knowledge of and experience with policy development and other agency mandates and programs at the state and/or local levels. Ability to deliver consultation and technical assistance related to prevention services development, delivery and management. Facilitation and presentation skills for working with diverse agency and constituent groups. Familiarity with budget and/or contract development and management. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use word processing, PowerPoint, and spreadsheet software.
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in human service or public administration field. Master’s degree in human services is strongly preferred.
Special Requirements
Effective July 5, 2022, all Commonwealth of VA State Employees are required to work onsite. However, this position is currently eligible for one (1) telework day a week. Additional days may be considered. Both options are at the discretion of the Supervisor.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For consideration, interested applicants must apply online, completing the Employment Equity Initiative Application (EEIA) in its entirety. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within ten (10) business days of the date of this posting.
DBHDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact
(804) 482-8797 for assistance.
For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact
[email protected].

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This is a part time wage position without state benefits and limited to 29 hours weekly or 1500 hours annually.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services’ Office of Behavioral Health Wellness (OBHW) is seeking an accomplished professional to represent DBHDS OBHW in state and local settings to develop and support comprehensive prevention strategies to prevent cannabis use and access to cannabis by underage populations and to promote behavioral health wellness across the lifespan. This position will be responsible for subject matter expertise as it relates to cannabis underage use prevention strategies and their implementation along with stakeholder engagement.
Minimum Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of prevention and practice models (i.e. Strategic Prevention Framework, Institute of Medicine and Public Health model); evidenced based prevention services that specifically address cannabis use prevention; approaches to systems development and service delivery around cannabis underage use prevention; and current prevention issues from federal, state and community perspectives. Professional experience in prevention services development, delivery and implementation; management and monitoring of prevention services; data-driven decision making; and interagency and state/community collaboration. Ability to work with stakeholders such as state and local agencies, consumer groups, universities and other organizations. Knowledge of and experience with policy development and other agency mandates and programs at the state and/or local levels. Ability to deliver consultation and technical assistance related to prevention services development, delivery and management. Facilitation and presentation skills for working with diverse agency and constituent groups. Familiarity with budget and/or contract development and management. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software.
Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in human service or public administration field. Advanced degree in human services is preferred.
Special Requirements
Special Instructions to Applicants
DBHDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact
(804) 482-8797 for assistance. For consideration, interested applicants must apply online, completing the Employment Equity Initiative Application (EEIA) in its entirety. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within ten (10) days of the date of this posting. For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact [email protected].

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