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The Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health (CAIANH) was established in 1986 and is the largest, most comprehensive, and longest standing program of its kind in the country. Our mission is to promote the health and well-being of American Indians and Alaska Natives, of all ages, by pursuing research, training, continuing education, technical assistance, and information dissemination within a biopsychosocial framework that recognizes the unique cultural contexts of this special population. CAIANH houses numerous projects funded by a wide range of private, state, and federal agencies, and partners with human service organizations in more than 200 urban, rural, and reservation communities.

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CAIANH Seeks Qualified Candidate in Fairbanks, Alaska

Feb 28, 2022
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The Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health (CAIANH) of the University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a part- or full-time Professional Research Assistant. Part-time work will involve 20 hours per week; weekend hours are involved for either a part- or full-time position. The person in this position will serve as a patient navigator and motivational interviewer for the Transition to Recovery project. The work schedule for this position (whether part- or full-time) will require weekend hours, as well as hours scheduled Monday-Friday. This position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska and located within Gateway to Recovery, a detoxification program operated by the Fairbanks Native Association. 

Transition to Recovery is an intervention research project that will focus on assisting consumers’ transition to substance abuse treatment following the successful completion of detoxification. It is a randomized controlled trial that examines the role of patient navigation in the successful transition to substance abuse treatment following detoxification.

For more information about qualifications and examples of work as well as apply for the position, please go to CU Careers and search job number 24804.

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