ARNP or PA-C - Addiction Medicine Provider (Corrections)

Ideal Option; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Drips.com is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide life-changing care at Deschutes County Jail. This role involves assessing and treating patients with substance use disorders, developing individualized treatment plans, and monitoring their progress.

The ideal candidate holds an active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and is dedicated to compassionate care. No previous experience in addiction medicine is required, making this a unique opportunity to make an impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license required.
• Active DEA license is mandatory.
• No prior addiction medicine experience required, but commitment to patient-centered care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and develop treatment plans for substance use disorders.
• Initiate and manage patients on buprenorphine and other maintenance medications.
• Administer long-acting injectable medications and monitor treatment responses.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Efficient documentation skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Active DEA license

Tools

EMR (eCW)

Job description

Job Information

Location: Deschutes County Jail, OR

Compensation: $75.00/hr

Schedule: 08:00-11:00AM on Mon/Thurs or Tues/Thurs

Employment Type: In-person, Part time, Per-Diem

About Ideal Option

Ideal Option is a national leader in outpatient addiction medicine, dedicated to helping individuals overcome substance use disorders with evidence-based, compassionate care. Since 2012, we’ve grown to 80+ clinics across 9 states, empowering thousands of patients each week to reclaim their lives, reunite with family, and rebuild their futures.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a passionate part-time, on-site Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Deschutes County Jail clinic team. In this role, you’ll provide life‑changing care to patients throughout the continuum of recovery - from initial stabilization to long‑term maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new and established patient assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders, including opioids, alcohol, stimulants, and sedatives
• Initiate and manage patients on buprenorphine and other maintenance medications for substance use disorders
• Administer long‑acting injectable medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone)
• Monitor response to treatment, adjust medications, and review lab results
• Collaborate with behavioral health and care coordination teams
• Document appropriately in our EMR (eCW)
• Deliver care both in-person and via telemedicine

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license
• Active DEA license
• Strong and efficient communication and documentation skills
• Commitment to compassionate, patient‑centered addiction care
• No prior addiction medicine experience required!

Benefits

Join us in making a difference—one patient, one family, and one community at a time.