Health Equity Consultant (DOH3804)
About the Position and the Marijuana Prevention and Education Program
The Department of Health works to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State. The Health Equity Consultant supports the Department of Health's mission by supporting and collaborating with our partners and stakeholders to enhance the health of individuals, families, and communities. This position directly reports to the Marijuana Prevention and Education Program (MPEP) Manager within the Community Based Prevention (CBP) Section. MPEP exists to implement the Legislative mandate codified in RCW 69.50.540 that requires the Department to create, implement, operate and manage a marijuana education and public health program that contains the following:
- A marijuana use public health hotline that provides treatment referrals utilizing evidence-based or research-based public health approaches and does not solely advocate an abstinence-only approach;
- A grants program for local health agencies that supports development and implementation of coordination intervention strategies for prevention and reduction of marijuana use by youth; and
- Media-based education campaigns across television, internet, radio, print, and out-of-home advertising, separately targeting youth and adults that provide medically and scientifically accurate information about the health and safety risks posed by marijuana use.
This is a full-time permanent Health Services Consultant 3 (HSC 3). This recruitment may be used to fill other HSC 3 positions within the section.
For additional information, such as duties, qualifications, and how to apply, review the attached Job Bulletin and visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/1853780
