ApplyJob TypeFull-time
DescriptionAdvanced Practice Provider (FNP or PA) - MOUD & Substance Use Disorder Care
Nature of Position:High Country Community Health is seeking a full-time Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide comprehensive care with a dedicated focus on Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) and outreach to individuals living withsubstance use disorders. This provider will deliver care in both traditional clinic settings and nontraditional, community-based environments. The role is ideal for a clinician committed to harm reduction, equity-focused care, and serving patients with complex medical, psychiatric, and social needs.
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical CareProvide comprehensive primary care services within an FQHC settingInitiate and manage MOUD (e.g., buprenorphine-based treatment)Conduct assessment and management of substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental illnessDeliver low-barrier, patient-centered care using harm reduction principlesCoordinate care with behavioral health providers, case managers, and peer support specialistsAddress chronic medical conditions common among patients with SUD (Hep C, HIV prevention/PrEP, wound care, chronic pain, etc.)
Outreach & Community-Based ServicesProvide outreach services to individuals with SUD in community settingsCollaborate with community partners, shelters, recovery programs, and harm reduction organizationsParticipate in innovative models of care delivery (mobile services, street outreach, bridge clinics, etc.)Build trusting relationships with patients who may be disengaged from traditional healthcare
Team CollaborationWork closely with interdisciplinary teams including primary care, psychiatry, behavioral health, and care managementParticipate in quality improvement initiatives related to SUD and MOUDContribute to program development and expansion of SUD services in Burke County
RequirementsQualifications:RequiredLicensed or eligible for licensure as an FNP or PA in North CarolinaDEA registration (or ability to obtain)Willingness to obtain training and competency in MOUD provisionCommitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered careStrongly PreferredExperience providing MOUDFamiliarity with harm reduction principlesExperience working with: Individuals experiencing homelessness, patients with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders, and justice-involved populationsComfort working in nontraditional clinical environmentsExperience in FQHC or safety-net settings
Ideal CandidateApproaches patients with empathy, humility, and cultural sensitivityIs adaptable and comfortable working outside traditional care modelsUnderstands addiction as a chronic medical conditionDemonstrates resilience and flexibilityThrives in team-based, mission-driven environments
Compensation & Benefits:Competitive salary commensurate with experienceNHSC loan repayment eligible siteComprehensive benefits package including health, dental, visionRetirement plan with employer contributionCME allowance and paid professional development timeGenerous paid time off
Why Morganton?Morganton, located in Burke County in Western North Carolina, offers access to the Blue RidgeMountains, vibrant community life, and a strong sense of purpose serving rural Appalachia. Thisposition offers the opportunity to meaningfully impact the opioid crisis in a region deeplyaffected by substance use disorder while working within a supportive, innovative healthcaresystem.
Salary DescriptionNegotiable