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, advantages, 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.