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For NH job postings please complete the NHADACA Job Posting Request Form to advertise a vacant job opportunity for others to see. Once we receive the completed form, we will post it to our website within 10 business days. We will display your substance use related job post for 30 days. If you have any questions, please contact us by emailing alyssa@nhadaca.org

  • April 23, 2021 1:32 PM | Anonymous

    Information about another HRSA loan repayment program opening this summer, this is not an NHSC program, but having a Mental Health HPSA or practicing in an area where the overdose death rate is higher than the national average would be qualification parameters

    Click here to learn more.

    https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp

  • April 23, 2021 1:30 PM | Anonymous

    Brought to you by your NHADACA Ethics Committee

    January 1, 2021  NAADAC updated Code of Ethics review and summary written by Mita Johnson, NAADAC President, and former NAADAC Ethics Committee Chairperson.

    The attached revised edition replaces the 2016 version. Changes are grammatical rather than procedural or practice-related and are found in Principles III, VI, VII.  Check out Mita’s article starting on page 7 of the Winter 2021 edition of Advance in Addiction & Recovery.  She outlines the changes there.  

  • April 21, 2021 3:01 PM | Anonymous

    We have exciting news:

    All participants in trainings hosted by the NH Training Institute on Addictive Disorders may access surveys and certificates on your digital portfolio. Please and follow the instructions in the attached form.   This will allow you to print your own certificates when needed, on demand!

    Participant Instructions on How to Access Digital Certificates.pdf

  • April 14, 2021 11:51 AM | Anonymous
    brought to you by your NHADACA Ethics Committee

    Remote 1-hour webinar "Unpacking the No Surprises Act" presented by Zelis payment management systems.

    Recorded link https://www2.zelispayments.com/No-Surprises-Act-Webinar

    Highlights (Information relevant to those responsible for billing)

    • The No Surprises Act applies to ALL commercial Insurance plans
    • The No Surprises Act (NSA) does not apply to government plans (Medicaid  & Medicare)
    • 65% of Americans have commercial plans
    • Two parts of the (NSA) Post -service and Pre-service
    • Pre-service is "transparency" regarding policy benefits and terms must be available for the consumer and provider 
    • Post-service "Balance Billing prohibited" (meaning provider cannot collect balance due from the client after service delivery)

    NSA compliance date begins January 1, 2022

    You can get other details (of which there are many!!) by watching the recording found below.

    Pass along to others you know who are responsible for billing practice compliance.

    https://www2.zelispayments.com/No-Surprises-Act-Webinar
  • February 25, 2021 6:49 AM | Anonymous

    In May 2021 HRSA will be launching a new loan repayment program. The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP) will operate differently than the other National Health Service Corps and Nurse Corps programs. It includes many provider types not currently eligible under any other loan repayment programs (i.e. LPNs, OTs, MAs, CNAs, CHWs, health navigators, case managers, peer recovery specialists). It also includes many more eligible site types as well (i.e. detoxification facilities, jails and detention centers, inpatient facilities, schools, prevention coalitions/agencies, youth detention centers)

    https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp

    You can sign up for updates and get more details from their website.

  • February 01, 2021 1:49 PM | Anonymous

    Privacy Update for Substance Use Disorder Treatment

    December 2020 Amendments to 42 CFR § 2.63

    (Confidential Communications)

    The federal privacy protections for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records, have changed again, effective January 13, 2021. This change follows on the heels of the “transitional” rule finalized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in July 2020 and amidst anticipated changes to Part 2 and possibly HIPAA. This resource explains the recent change and what it means for patients and providers (PDF version with citations).

    Key Summary

    What changed: A court may now authorize disclosure of a patient’s Part 2-protected records containing confidential communications if the disclosure is necessary to investigate or prosecute an extremely serious crime committed by anyone – no longer limited to extremely serious crimes allegedly committed by the patient. 42 CFR § 2.63.

    Effective date: January 13, 2021

    Official source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-12-14/pdf/2020-25810.pdf

    Discussion

    Background: Federal privacy law protects the confidentiality of certain SUD treatment records (referred to here as “Part 2 records”) and generally prohibits the criminal legal system from using Part 2 records against a patient in a criminal investigation or prosecution. In individual cases, a court may authorize disclosures of Part 2 records if the court follows the procedures set forth in Part 2 and makes the necessary findings that there is “good cause” for the disclosure.

    Confidential communications are subject to even stricter privacy protections in court. A court may only authorize their disclosure in very limited circumstances, including in connection with an extremely serious crime, like murder, rape, or kidnapping.

    2017 amendments and 2020 amendments: In 2017, SAMHSA amended the regulations to further restrict disclosure by limiting these circumstances to extremely serious crimes allegedly committed by the patient. In 2019, SAMHSA said this change was introduced in error and proposed returning to the pre-2017 standard. Legal Action Center argued that SAMSHA should maintain the more protective standard in order to prevent fishing expeditions by law enforcement and unnecessary privacy violations, particularly in over-policed communities of color. Legal Action Center disagrees with SAMHSA’s recent emphasis on using federal law enforcement and the criminal legal system to address public health issues like substance use and overdose fatalities. However, SAMHSA finalized the amendment as proposed.

    What the change means for patients and providers: Courts may now authorize disclosure of confidential communications where the disclosure is necessary to investigate or prosecute an extremely serious crime allegedly committed by someone other than the patient – for example, a fellow patient, a former patient, or an employee. Important: If the confidential communications will be used to criminally investigate or prosecute the patient, the court may only issue the order if it meets additional requirements in Section 2.65.

    Confidentiality & Communication, revised 8th edition: The revised 8th edition of Confidentiality & Communication (Oct. 2020) flags this change in Chapter 3’s discussion of court orders. At the time of publication, the change was not yet finalized. Readers can supplement the discussion in Chapter 3 with this resource.

    About Confidentiality & CommunicationThe revised edition of the book incorporates all the changes to Part 2 in the 2017, 2018, and July 2020 amendments, and also flags the areas subject to change in the anticipated rulemaking required by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. For more information about federal health privacy protections for substance use disorder treatment records, visit our resources or subscribe to our updates.

    This document is informational and does not constitute legal advice.

    The Legal Action Center (LAC) uses legal and policy strategies to fight discrimination, build health equity, and restore opportunity for people with criminal records, substance use disorders, and HIV or AIDS.


  • January 27, 2021 5:15 PM | Anonymous

    Brought to you by your NHADACA Ethics Committee

    FREE January 30th—February 3

    Online Compassion in Therapy Summit: A Free Online Training with Awake Network

    Sessions available online FREE for 48-hours with an option to purchase lifetime accessibility.  International researchers and experts including Kelly McGonigal, PHD teaching The Practical Science of Compassion.

    Learn evidence-based techniques and key strategies to support you in successfully bringing compassion into psychotherapy including:

    ● The neurobiology of compassion

    ● Specific interventions for working with shame, anxiety, and relationships

    ● How to work with common obstacles to compassion like “backdraft”

    ● New insights about how to apply compassion in the treatment of trauma

    The free 2021 Compassion in Therapy Summit co-produced by The Awake Network and The Center for Mindful Self-Compassion begins Saturday, January 30th!

  • January 19, 2021 5:04 PM | Anonymous


    NAADAC's new specialty online training series, Wellness and Recovery in the Addiction Profession, starts tomorrow! 

    The importance of wellness, such as exercise, nutrition, mindfulness and other wellness principles, in recovery should not be underestimated in addiction treatment. This new series will provide you with education on holistic approaches towards sustainable recovery, including wellness or self-management strategies. 

    The first webinar in the series, Part One: Integrating Wellness Into Substance Use Disorder Prevention, takes place tomorrow at 3:00pm ET. Register now for $25 and earn 1.5 CEs!

    Those who successfully attend the full webinar series and pass all six CE quizzes for this six-part series will be eligible to apply for the Wellness and Recovery in the Addiction Profession Certificate. The certificate application is free for NAADAC members, and non-members must pay $50 to apply. Please note that each training/certificate must be purchased separately.


  • January 12, 2021 10:54 AM | Anonymous

    Brought to you by your NHADACA Ethics Committee

    Check out this FREE on-demand webinar series

    Addiction and COVID-19: Coping During COVID-19 CME Webcast Series

    The Intersection of Addiction and COVID-19: Challenges and Opportunities


    In the sixth module of the eight-part video series, Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC interviews Arwen Podesta, MD, DFASAM, DFAPA, ABIHM about challenges patients with addiction encounter during the COVID-19 Era. Dr. Podesta discusses the overview of the problem, the impact COVID has on her practice, her professional and personal adjustments, and a patient perspective.

    Approved for 0.25 CME/CNE/AAPA/APA/CPE/NAADAC/Social Work Credit

    View Now


  • January 06, 2021 3:06 PM | Anonymous

    Good Day all and Happy New Year, 

    I wanted to share some sad news about the  passing of Robert “Bob” Dorley on 12/30/20 from pancreatic cancer.

    Bob was a  Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor who practiced in our community since the mid -1990s. He worked in a variety of inpatient  and outpatient settings-as well as having a private practice .Bob was loved by his clients, staff, and anyone who had the privilege to work collaboratively with him. He gave freely of his time and resources to others. He embodied  the qualities of true Sobriety. Bob was a long time member of NHADACA . 

    During the course of his illness Bob incurred considerable medical expenses .It would be helpful if we could assist his wife with help to pay those bills. All donations can be sent to a Go Fund Me Bob Dorley page that has been set up for this purpose . Thank you.

    I hope you might be interested in supporting this GoFundMe,  https://www.gofundme.com/f/bob-dorley?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet.

    Even a small donation could help Haley Bissonnette reach their fundraising goal. And if you can't make a donation, it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word.

    Thanks for taking a look!

    Charlie Bussison LADC, LCMHC


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