Building the Substance Use Disorder Workforce of the Future

A well-trained and adequately staffed workforce is necessary to address our nation’s addiction epidemic, improve treatment outcomes, and prevent overdose deaths.

As the demand for SUD services continues to grow, states, service providers, payers, and communities must develop innovative solutions to recruit, retain, and sustain a workforce that meets the evolving needs of individuals, families, and communities impacted by addiction.

Speakers:

• Deirdre Calvert, MSW, LICSW, Director, Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, Massachusetts Department of Public Health
• Sarah Kelsey, J.D., CEO, Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association
• Donald McDonald, MSW, RCP, Technical Expert Lead, JBS International
• Terrence D. Walton, MSW, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals
• Shelly Weizman, J.D., Associate Director, Center on Addiction and& Public Policy, O’Neill Institute, Georgetown University Law Center