Advanced DBHR-WSU Prevention Fellow at Washington State University in Thurston County

Job description

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: November 3, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1325-YN_ADMINPRO - Extension Coordinator Specialist Business Title: Advanced DBHR-WSU Prevention Fellow Employee Type: Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term) Position Details: The Opportunity: The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) - Washington State University (WSU) Advanced Prevention Fellowship is a unique opportunity to participate in state government work and engage with Washington community coalitions’ efforts towards substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and mental health (MH) promotion. The Advanced Prevention Fellow will be hired and managed by WSU, and their daily duties will be co-managed in While this position is hybrid, there is an in-person component to this work; the Advanced Fellow must be able to work in person at the office in Olympia, WA on a regular basis. Advanced Fellows will learn and disseminate information about evidence-based prevention programs supported by prevention science research, in collaboration with WSU researchers, DBHR Prevention Section staff, and WA community members. The Advanced Fellow will work closely with DBHR staff on special projects assigned based on candidate expertise and project need, from critical areas in the prevention field related to research and evaluation including Evidence-Based Programs (EBP), surveillance efforts, prevention science training to aid community strategic planning work, and evidence-based practices within school-based services. Within these areas, Advanced Fellows may work on several diverse projects related to EBPs, training and technical assistance for community providers and prevention professionals statewide, young adult prevention, prevention data and evaluation, and school-based prevention services. Examples of Advanced Fellows’ work might include the development of prevention best practices documentation; coordination of workgroups; supporting review of evidence-based programs; coordinating program nominations and summaries of successful local EBP implementation efforts; developing training curriculum and hosting trainings; and coordinating / providing technical assistance to communities that are working towards wellness through SUD prevention and MH promotion. Additional Information: This is a full time ( 100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible. Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on or before September 29, 2027 . Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment. Monthly Salary: $ 4,689.05 - $6,447.45 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. human development; psychology; social work; public health; sociology; etc.) and three (3) years of related experience in the program specialty. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Ability to travel and work a flexible schedule during the week. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and project management