NIDA Clinical Trial:

Liberation Programs was selected as the only clinic in Connecticut to participate in a National Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) study sponsored by the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) via the NIH Health Initiative. The purpose of this study is to test treatment approaches, including medications, to help patients with Opioid Use Disorder stay in treatment.

Job Duties:

• Research and collects data through site intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments for National Research trial.
• Record and compile information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications
• Use a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports
• Process and summarize data using scientific or statistical techniques
• Assist in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities.
• Recruit study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures.
• Order and maintain inventory of supplies
• May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments.
• May assist research and support staff
• Collect specimens for urinalysis testing
• Perform additional functions incidental to research activities

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Six years of related work experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or Associate's Degree in a related field with related work experience
• Experience collecting data using structured psychological assessments including administering assessments with substance using population
• Experience and/or willingness to collect biological data regarding alcohol and drug use including urine, breath, and saliva samples collection
• Willing to commute to Bridgeport
• Strong organizational skills with experience using Microsoft Office software

Who We Are:

Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year.

Our Mission:

Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
• 401K with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant
• Supportive Work Environment