Date: July 28, 2025

Position Title:  Scientific Consultant

About ASAM:

ASAM is a medical professional society representing more than 6,500 members with 50+ staff and a $10M annual operating budget. It is an energetic, fast-paced organization with multi-faceted opportunities in addiction medicine.

Position Summary:

This Scientific Consultant position will collaborate with ASAM’s Quality & Science department to create, test, and improve clinical assessment and education products to support implementation of The ASAM Criteria Fourth Edition. The ideal candidate will have experience with clinical algorithms and knowledge of the addiction treatment field.

This position will report to the Senior Director of Science and Technology and will work with an established team of PhD- and master’s-level scientists, clinicians, technology experts, project managers and support staff. The Consultant will assist with the development of clinical assessment and education products for implementation of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition; support quality improvement of assessment measures for Level of Care placement and treatment planning; and assist with preparation of clinical cases for Criteria education and assessment products. 

The hours of this part-time (10-20 hours per week) position will be defined on a flex-schedule, with some availability to meet with team members during East Coast (Rockville, MD) business hours, Monday-Friday. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work with the Senior Director of Science and Technology to develop and refine products for implementation of The ASAM Criteria 4th edition Dimensional Admission Criteria;

• Contribute to quality improvement of assessment measures for Level of Care placement and treatment planning, with a focus on measurement-based care;

• Help prepare and update clinical cases for ASAM Criteria education products.

Works closely with:

• ASAM Senior Director of Science and Technology

• ASAM staff, Science and Technology team

• ASAM staff, Quality and Science department

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Ph.D. (in scientific or health-related field) preferred

• Expertise in addiction treatment and/or behavioral health fields 

• Experience in clinical algorithms and/or behavioral health assessment strongly preferred

• Experience in implementation of health information technology tools desired

Attributes

• Problem solver. Enjoys solving a variety of problems; innovative and technically creative and provides sensible solutions for scientific and technology needs. 

• Solid project manager. Proven project management and organizational skills and can effectively manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously. 

• Clear communicator. Clear and succinct communications; easy adjustment to different communication settings and styles; confidence in engaging with multiple stakeholder groups.

• Team Player. Cooperates easily with staff members and subject matter experts; understands the concerns and needs of others and realistically manages expectations. 

To Apply: 

Please submit a resume and cover letter explaining your interest in this position and how your skills match the position to Anna Pagano, Senior Director of Science and Technology at apagano@asam.org. 

ASAM provides equal opportunity to all staff. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, physical handicaps, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or any other category that is protected by federal law or the laws of the Maryland.

ASAM is proud to be honored with the Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility for its use of flexibility and other aspects of workplace effectiveness as a workplace strategy to increase business and employee success.  ASAM was one of eight organizations and the only association to be recognized in the state of Maryland.

ASAM provides equal opportunity to all staff. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, physical handicaps, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or any other category that is protected by federal law or the laws of the state of Maryland.

ASAM is proud to be honored with the Sloan Award for Excellence in Workplace Effectiveness and Flexibility for its use of flexibility and other aspects of workplace effectiveness as a workplace strategy to increase business and employee success.  ASAM was one of eight organizations and the only association to be recognized in the state of Maryland.