New job posted on the TREETOP website at treetop.pitt.edu/careers - we're looking for a Quality Assurance Coordinator. Working closely with the interventionist and the study team, the coordinator plays a crucial role in suggesting process improvements. Applications open now!

Congratulations to CHAMPP Faculty Dr. Charles Jonassaint for being selected as one of University of Pittsburgh's inaugural PittEI3 (Equitable, Inclusive, Innovation and Incubation) Fellows! innovation.pitt.edu/2024/01/inaugu…

TREETOP is looking for a Research Program Coordinator and an Interventionist! YOU could be working with us! See our Careers page for more information: treetop.pitt.edu/careers

CHAMPP's Karlyn Edwards, PhD is doing a fantastic job of representing us at the SBM conference in Philadelphia!

TREETOP is now hiring an Interventionist, who will facilitate implementation of the behavioral support intervention and support provider education in the flexible buprenorphine dosing procedures. Apply here: cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/…

TREETOP is hiring Peer Facilitators! Interested parties should email [email protected] to apply. Schedule: 3-5 hours weekly Location: Remote Salary: $20-$22 hourly No professional experience needed More information at treetop.pitt.edu/careers

Did you miss our April newsletter? Find it here: us12.campaign-archive.com/?u=f4a39d82859… Never miss another newsletter - add yourself to the mailing list by emailing [email protected]!

CHAMPP is looking for a Lead Clinical Coordinator to prepare grant applications, manuscripts, IRB applications, research papers, assist with complex research papers, and other tasks. More info or to apply: cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/…

Our post-doctoral T32 entitled "Building an interprofessional and diverse workforce in substance use and pain" (BUILD-UP) has been funded with a start date of 7/1! Interested? More info and application at champp.pitt.edu/build-up

.Pitt TREETOP is hiring a #PeerFacilitator with personal lived experience with #OpioidUseDisorder, #ChronicPain, & #buprenorphine. Learn more about the position & how to apply: treetop.pitt.edu/careers

A new 12-week program led by Jessica Merlin at Pitt has been proven to reduce pain and boost mood in people with #HIV and #ChronicPain. Read more from UPMC: upmc.com/media/news/071…

Congratulations to TREETOP MPI Jessica Merlin! 🎉👏👏👏

Thank you North American Pain School for this great podcast with Jessica Merlin! open.spotify.com/episode/5Mk95a…

A recent study, conducted by Dr. Jessica Wyse at OHSU, explored the experiences of 34 patients undergoing SUD treatment who also live with chronic pain. #ChronicPain #SubstanceUseDisorder #MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryJourney (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…)

A study led by Dr. Jessica Merlin and Dr. Sarah Young looked at common and challenging behaviors among individuals on long-term opioid therapy (LTOT). The behaviors were grouped into four main themes, as seen below. For the publication, follow this link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31855919/

On 11/23, CHAMPP/TREETOP joined the Urban League of Pittsburgh’s Annual Thanksgiving distribution, distributing: ✔️ 150 Narcan kits ✔️ 200 Fentanyl test strips ✔️ 200 Xylazine test strips Grateful to our team, volunteers, & partners! #CommunityEngagement #Healthequity

On 12/2, Jessica Merlin co-led a NIH HEAL Initiative workshop to establish research priorities for the next phase, focusing on providing the greatest benefit to those affected by substance use and pain. Several CHAMPP members contributed as part of the planning subcommittee.

Our Research Director, Melessa Salay, presented the novel recruitment strategies we’re using for our virtual clinical trial, the Engagement Study, at the @americanpublichealth 2025 conference. #APHA2025 #PublicHealth #pittpublichealth