Support overdose response through Motivational Interviewing and harm reduction at Central City Concern in Portland, Oregon. This is full time, on-site work.
As an Overdose Prevention and Aftercare Specialist, you will provide rapid outreach after opioid overdoses. The multidisciplinary role uses trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and care coordination. You will connect clients with withdrawal management, medication-assisted treatment, outpatient therapy, primary care, and other services.
Key Responsibilities: Provide same-day and next-day overdose outreach and crisis intervention
Perform risk assessments and evaluate clients’ level-of-care needs
Facilitate interdisciplinary care plans and case conferences
Support access to treatment, benefits, supplies,
and appointments
Deliver naloxone and overdose prevention training across CCC
Requirements: Current QMHA-1 and CADC-1 credentials
Bachelor’s degree or three years relevant experience
Current CPR certification before the start date
Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, IDDT, and evidence-based interventions
Ability to complete required screening and background checks
Apply your crisis assessment, care coordination, and harm reduction expertise supporting Central City Concern clients after opioid overdose.