Applications are being accepted by the following States/U.S. Territories:
*Priority Sites have first-right-of-refusal for a fellow to be assigned to their location.
**Alternate Sites will be considered in the event a Priority Site does not choose a fellowship candidate.
CSAP Prevention Fellowship Program
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) is accepting applications for the 2011-2013 Prevention Fellowship Program.
The SAMHSA CSAP Prevention Fellowship Program was launched in 2006 in an effort to build a workforce of substance abuse professionals. During the 2‐year fellowship program, which combines Web‐based and in-person trainings, fellows improve their skills and their knowledge of prevention practices. During their Prevention Fellowship Program experience, fellows focus on acquiring the necessary skills for success in the fields of public and behavioral health.
The Prevention Fellowship Program seeks qualified individuals who are looking for professional growth in the field of substance abuse prevention. Fellows will receive a yearly stipend of up to $35,000, with a geographic adjustment to a GS-5 equivalent salary, and will be required to work 32 hours per week. These individuals will be assigned to mentors from participating State agencies across the United States and U.S. Pacific Jurisdictions. Fellows will be accepted on a location-by-location basis pending the site of the State agency.
WHO CAN APPLY: Individuals seeking selection into the Prevention Fellowship Program must meet the following criteria and provide associated documentation:
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Territories and Pacific Jurisdictions residency;
- At least two (2) years of college from an accredited academic institution and a minimum of two (2) years paid work experience in public health, behavioral health, clinical or social science areas; or a Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in public health, behavioral health, clinical or social science areas;
- two letters of recommendation;
- a detailed essay of 500 words or less on why the candidate should be selected for the fellowship and how the selection would support his or her career goals; and
- a strong interest in the substance abuse prevention field.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates from Monday, July 11, 2011 through Wednesday, August 31, 2011. To apply, complete and submit the online application.
Applicants will be notified of their selection status on or before Friday, September 9, 2011. Selected candidates are expected to begin the Prevention Fellowship Program on Monday, September 26, 2011.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact Prevention Fellowship
Program at (240) 485-1700, ext. 3287 or by e-mail at preventionfellowship@seiservices.com.