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Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and will be commensurate with experience, education, and relevant skills. 

For questions about this role or accommodation requests, contact talent.acquisition@umich.edu

The University of Michigan strives to create a culture that is supportive of faculty, staff, and patients in their pursuit of health and well-being. To that end, MHealthy was established in 2005 to encourage and support a culture of health and is home to many health behavior change and culture-enhancing programs. 

The MHealthy Tobacco Consultation Service (TCS) provides comprehensive, evidence-based tobacco treatment to University of Michigan faculty, staff, Michigan Medicine patients, and members of the surrounding community. Reporting to the Wellness Program Manager, Substance Use Education, the TCS Inpatient Health Educator provides in-patient tobacco treatment counseling and support to our Michigan Medicine patients. Beyond direct patient intervention, you will serve as a subject matter expert and advocate, ensuring continuity of care and accurate data tracking. 

Note: This is a 34-hour/week Monday - Friday position. You will work on-site at the University hospital in Ann Arbor, MI on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and remotely on Wednesday.  The posted salary range reflects is a full-time, 100% position. For a complete overview of the role and responsibilities, please review the Health Educator Job Description.

Tobacco Treatment Counseling & Education: 70%

• Provide in-person tobacco treatment counseling and education to Michigan Medicine patients.
• Develop relapse prevention strategies and  provide ongoing support to patients through follow-up calls or visits to reinforce change.
• Determine the need for tobacco cessation medications during admission and make recommendations to the patient's care team. 
• Discuss post-discharge robust quit plans that bridge the gap between hospital and home, and help facilitate patient enrollment in the TCS outpatient program.
• Maintain clinical integrity and data accuracy to support patient safety and program reporting. 
• Accurately document outcomes of patient interactions in the electronic medical record and database management systems.
• Monitor and report on patient progress as requested.
• Complete a Tobacco Treatment Specialist (TTS) training through an accredited institution within one year of joining our team (unless already completed).

Team Collaboration & Program Development: 30%

• Serve as a team member in providing consultation and training to hospital units, departments, and external healthcare providers via various modalities including onsite training.
• Participate on the TCS program team and help shape program priorities by aligning activities with organizational goals, identifying opportunities to grow and improve, and supporting planning and implementation.
• Engage in needs assessment and program evaluation activities to support program improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, nursing, public health/health education or related field. 
• 1+ years of professional counseling/health education experience. 
• Knowledge of the principles of health equity, and an understanding of the root causes of health disparities, including social determinants of health.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Previous work experience in a clinic setting or hospital environment.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

To learn more about MHealthy programs, please visit our website:  MHealthy | Human Resources University of Michigan

Benefits at the University of Michigan

• The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous time off, including family leave.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and certification.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and more.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.