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Comprehensive Treatment of Tobacco Dependence in Maine


Resources Required

Describe the individuals and groups whose paid or unpaid participation was essential.

Personnel
Title/ Position Responsibilities/ Skills Required Source Hours/ Duration
Executive Director Overall responsibility to oversee the contract with PTM, supervise staff and consultants, assure timely completion of all project activities and the meeting of all performance standards. Share responsibility for supervising and representing the program with the Medical Director.Center for Tobacco IndependenceFull-time
Medical Director Overall responsibility for clinical decision-making, medication voucher program, and process and outcome evaluations. CTI medical director serves as HelpLine medical director, providing training on clinical issues and medication therapy, and serves as medical supervisor for Clinical Outreach and Training efforts.CTI, MaineHealth 60% FTE
HelpLine Manager Responsible for daily management of the HelpLine. Supervises telephone screeners and HelpLine Specialists and other HelpLine operations. Works with CTI directors to implement and monitor quality assurance.Collaborates closely with CHP, Intellicare and Goold Health Systems.100% FTE

Additional Staff and Information

Clinical Supervisors, two behavioral health specialists (telephone tobacco specialists), one telephone screener, administrative support staff, data system support staff.

Information System Support: Core analyst, CTI policy/analyst, and IntelliCare provide information system support. Free and Clear (formerly Group Health) provides technical support for the database as part of licensing agreement.

Materials/Resources Required

This information is provided in the earlier Implementation section under the topic Specific Implementation action plan.


 

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