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Infant Addiction information

What is an infant addiction specialist?

Infant addiction specialists are healthcare professionals who focus on the assessment, treatment, and care of infants exposed to addictive substances, such as drugs or alcohol, often during pregnancy. These specialists work with newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms (neonatal abstinence syndrome) and collaborate closely with families and healthcare teams to ensure proper medical and developmental support. Their goal is to reduce the negative impacts of substance exposure on infants and support healthy growth and development.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work as an infant addiction specialist?

To thrive as an Addiction Counselor working with infants and families, you need expertise in addiction counseling, early childhood development, and often a relevant degree with state licensure or certification. Familiarity with assessment tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and evidence-based intervention methods is essential. Strong empathy, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills help counselors effectively support families and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are vital to providing effective interventions that promote the wellbeing of infants affected by addiction and support their families' recovery.

What challenges do professionals face when working with infants affected by addiction, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals supporting infants affected by addiction—such as neonatal nurses, social workers, and pediatric specialists—often encounter challenges like managing withdrawal symptoms, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and addressing potential developmental delays. Collaboration with healthcare providers, early intervention specialists, and family support services is essential to provide comprehensive care. Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and communication with families also helps ensure the best outcomes for these vulnerable infants.

What is the difference between Infant Addiction vs Pediatric Addiction Specialist?

AspectInfant AddictionPediatric Addiction Specialist
Required CredentialsMedical training, pediatric certification, addiction trainingMedical degree, pediatric residency, addiction certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, neonatal units, clinicsHospitals, outpatient clinics, specialized addiction centers
Industry UsageFocuses on neonatal substance exposure and withdrawalFocuses on addiction treatment for children and adolescents

Infant Addiction specialists primarily address neonatal withdrawal and substance exposure in newborns, while Pediatric Addiction Specialists treat children and adolescents with substance use disorders. Both roles require medical credentials and work in healthcare settings, but their focus and patient age groups differ significantly.

What cities in Arizona are hiring for Infant Addiction jobs?

Cities in Arizona with the most Infant Addiction job openings:

Infographic showing various Infant Addiction job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Assistant Teacher

Khalsa Montessori Elementary School

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$17.50 - $18.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Job description

Khalsa is a private and charter Montessori school located in downtown Phoenix that serves children from the Infant/Toddler level to Elementary school. Khalsa has been a long-standing education provider in Phoenix for over 50 years! We value diversity and offer a safe place for all children and adults to grow.
Khalsa Montessori School has an opening in the 26-27 school year for an Assistant Teacher. The assistant will provide support to the lead teacher and aid in running the classroom. This individual must be creative, loving and kind, calm, flexible, organized and dependable. They must be passionate about working with children! There is an opportunity for part-time summer hours prior to the start of the 26-27 school year.

This classroom assistant position is full time, Monday- Friday, in a Montessori classroom. An assistant teacher is responsible for safety protocols (cleaning), monitoring the classroom, ensuring appropriate follow-through of the teacher's direction or student's choice of appropriate behavior, maintaining educational materials and keeping the class environment attractive for the students. Other duties include but are not limited to snack preparation, monitoring children during classroom time, outside playground time (approximately an hour a day), etc.

For all applicants, a minimum of one year of experience with young children is essential. We are looking for individuals with maturity, high integrity, open mindedness, flexibility, dedication to the well-being of the children, willingness to be a team player, and a "beginner’s mindset".

The following characteristics are essential components of a successful candidate:

  • Experience working well in a team environment. The assistant is an integral part of creating a courteous, fun and energetic learning environment
  • Assistant needs to have a positive attitude and is caring and curious about learning and working with children of all ages
  • Ability to multitask and have strong classroom management skills
  • Monitor students during lunch, recess, arrival and dismissal, and as needed
  • Montessori experience is a plus

Benefits:

• Health Insurance benefits

· Paid Sick, Personal Time Off (PTO) and Federal Holidays

• 403(b) available, employer matching available after one year of employment


Other:
Khalsa Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Education: High school or equivalent. College degree a plus.

Required experience: Childcare or experience working with children.

Classroom Management: 1 year

Required license or certification: Valid IVP AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR and First Aid certification, negative for TB
Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy, physically healthy, free of chemical addictions (non-smoking), able to stand for long periods of time, lift 50lbs, bend/squat to help children working on the floor.