Primary Care Provider (On Call) - Recovery Center

On Call Medical Provider | 16th & Burnside Recovery Center

Central City Concern is opening the doors to a new, trauma-informed recovery facility in the heart of Portland-and we're looking for compassionate, mission-driven Medical Providers to be part of it.

As an On Call Medical Provider, you'll work closely with our Medical Director to deliver high-quality, person-centered care to individuals impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, and houselessness.

What You Bring:

• Strong foundation in addiction medicine and mental health care
• Experience with underserved and homeless populations
• Active Oregon licensure (or eligibility) and DEA certification
• Commitment to health equity, harm reduction, and collaboration

What You'll Do:

• Perform admission evaluations, including buprenorphine induction
• Manage chronic and acute conditions
• Partner with a multidisciplinary team
• Be available for on-call medical support

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a brand new, innovative recovery program from the ground up-where your clinical expertise and compassion can truly change lives. Help lead the next chapter in recovery care.

As a Provider, you will assist in providing medical care to patients admitted to 16th and Burnside Recovery Center. A strong background in mental health and addiction medicine is preferred, as well as, experience working with homeless and underserved populations. Demonstrated skills in addiction and/or primary care medicine, graduation from an accredited medical school, and unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon.

On-call shifts can vary on the day of the week, shift durations are generally 4-hours

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NURSE PRACTITIONER

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program and unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon or eligibility for such licensure.
• Appropriate board certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in Oregon or eligibility for such licensure.
• Board certification with NCCPA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: MD/DO

• Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Licensed to practice as a Physician in Oregon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: NATUROPATH

• Graduation from a CNME-accredited, four-year Naturopathic Medical program.
• Must have completed a CNME-certified primary care residency program.
• Licensed naturopathic physician in the State of Oregon.

ALL APPLICANTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A strong background in mental health and addiction medicine is preferred, as well as experience working with homeless and underserved populations.
• Demonstrated skills in primary care medicine with a minimum of 2 years' experience preferred.
• Current DEA certification.
• Must have current BLS certification prior to start.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Available to work during standard hours.
• Central City Concern is committed to a drug-free workplace that encourages a safe, healthy and productive work environment and strictly complies with the Drug-Free Work Place Act of 1988. An employee shall not, in the workplace, unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use a controlled substance or alcohol.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check. This includes clearance by the DHS Background Check Unit.
• The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
• Physical ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, reach, pull and lift moderately heavy objects.
• Able to climb stairs several times a day.
• Must adhere to agency non-discrimination policies.
• Ability to effectively interact with co-workers and clients with diverse ethnic backgrounds, religious views, political affiliation, cultural backgrounds, lifestyles and sexual orientation and treat individuals with respect and dignity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiarity with standing orders for 16^th and Burnside Recovery Center
• Provides admission orders for all new patients, including orders for the administration of Buprenorphine.
• Determines and formulates health histories and performs physical exams on all newly admitted patients.
• Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems.
• Formulates treatment plans based on available clinical data, and works cooperatively with patients to implement treatment plan.
• Conducts on-going health care and clinical management of stable, chronically ill patients.
• Determines and manages minor and/or acute illnesses and initiates treatment.
• Conducts initial care for emergency situations such as illness or injury and initiates arrangements for continuing care.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team with regard to patient treatment.
• Prescribes medication or other forms of treatment as necessary.
• Keeps appropriate records.
• Participates in compliance, quality assurance and quality improvement activities as directed.
• Is available to take calls from RNs and medical staff even when off-site when working.
• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to CCC policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security. Support compliance with all privacy and security requirements pursuant to community partners' and outside providers' patient confidentiality agreements, including privacy and security requirements for EMR access. This includes immediately reporting any breach of protected health information or personal identification information of any person receiving CCC services by CCC or an outside provider to the CCC Compliance Department, as well as to your supervisor or their designee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to consider the impacts and outcomes for underserved communities during decision-making process
• Ability to consider impacts of oppression, structural racism, and individual bias on client outcomes
• Must be able to interact with co-workers, patients and staff to instill confidence and facilitate communication.
• Experience in urgent care and/or primary care practice.
• Ability to display non-judgmental attitude.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of de-escalation methods or willing to be trained in these methods.

CCC values and celebrates diversity in race, heritage, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, and disability. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we prioritize active inclusion of diverse staff.

Central City Concern is a second-chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding the consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

As an agency deeply rooted in recovery, part of our policy and commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace includes post-offer, pre-employment drug screens. Please note we follow Federal Guidelines regarding prohibited substances, even for those legal at the state level.