Night Clinician - MOUD & Harm Reduction (FT/PT)

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

EAP

Job summary

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) seeks clinicians to provide direct MOUD services at the ORCA Center, a 24/7 operation with prescribers, nurses, medical assistants, and peer specialists.

The role emphasizes harm reduction, MOUD initiation (buprenorphine/methadone), and follow‑up care for individuals experiencing homelessness with complex health needs. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, evidence‑based treatment.

Qualifications

• Fully licensed as Physician, NP, or PA in WA.
• DEA registration required.
• Experience or training in addiction medicine and harm reduction.
• Commitment to serving individuals experiencing homelessness and co-occurring conditions.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and equity frameworks.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based treatment for OUD, including buprenorphine and methadone initiation and management.
• Conduct harm reduction counseling and HIV/hepatitis C care, including PrEP.
• Treat conditions common in OUD, including skin infections and mental health needs.
• Perform initial health assessments and follow-up visits for MOUD patients.
• Educate patients on health topics and harm reduction strategies.
• Document clinical care according to DESC and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Ensure continuity of care between ORCA Center and other providers.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through continuing education.
• Participate in in-service training and case discussions.

Skills

Licensed clinician (MD/NP/PA)

DEA registration

Addiction medicine experience

Harm reduction

Trauma-informed care

Team-based care

Education

Washington state license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) seeks clinicians to provide direct MOUD services at the ORCA Center, a 24/7 operation with prescribers, nurses, medical assistants, and peer specialists.

The role emphasizes harm reduction, MOUD initiation (buprenorphine/methadone), and follow‑up care for individuals experiencing homelessness with complex health needs. Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, evidence‑based treatment.