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What is an infant addiction specialist?

Infant addiction specialists are healthcare professionals who focus on the assessment, treatment, and care of infants exposed to addictive substances, such as drugs or alcohol, often during pregnancy. These specialists work with newborns experiencing withdrawal symptoms (neonatal abstinence syndrome) and collaborate closely with families and healthcare teams to ensure proper medical and developmental support. Their goal is to reduce the negative impacts of substance exposure on infants and support healthy growth and development.

What skills and qualifications are needed to work as an infant addiction specialist?

To thrive as an Addiction Counselor working with infants and families, you need expertise in addiction counseling, early childhood development, and often a relevant degree with state licensure or certification. Familiarity with assessment tools, electronic health records (EHRs), and evidence-based intervention methods is essential. Strong empathy, cultural sensitivity, and communication skills help counselors effectively support families and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are vital to providing effective interventions that promote the wellbeing of infants affected by addiction and support their families' recovery.

What challenges do professionals face when working with infants affected by addiction, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals supporting infants affected by addiction—such as neonatal nurses, social workers, and pediatric specialists—often encounter challenges like managing withdrawal symptoms, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and addressing potential developmental delays. Collaboration with healthcare providers, early intervention specialists, and family support services is essential to provide comprehensive care. Ongoing training in trauma-informed care and communication with families also helps ensure the best outcomes for these vulnerable infants.

What is the difference between Infant Addiction vs Pediatric Addiction Specialist?

AspectInfant AddictionPediatric Addiction Specialist
Required CredentialsMedical training, pediatric certification, addiction trainingMedical degree, pediatric residency, addiction certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, neonatal units, clinicsHospitals, outpatient clinics, specialized addiction centers
Industry UsageFocuses on neonatal substance exposure and withdrawalFocuses on addiction treatment for children and adolescents

Infant Addiction specialists primarily address neonatal withdrawal and substance exposure in newborns, while Pediatric Addiction Specialists treat children and adolescents with substance use disorders. Both roles require medical credentials and work in healthcare settings, but their focus and patient age groups differ significantly.

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Addiction Medicine Provider (MD, DO)

Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley

Medford, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Addiction Medicine/Family Medicine Provider - MD/DO
The Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley seeks a full-time Family Medicine Provider (MD/DO/FNP)
Full-time, 4 days/week (no weekends) 
Electronic Health Record: EPIC, with Dax AI
 
The Oasis Center seeks an Addiction Medicine Board Certified provider to join an established nonprofit primary care group specialized in serving families affected by substance use disorders (SUD). This position will provide the full spectrum of family medical care, including pediatrics, adult acute and preventive care, prenatal/postpartum, and medications for SUD. 
The Oasis Center is a Patient Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH), a Nurture Oregon site through Oregon Health Authority integrating SUD treatment with prenatal/postpartum/infant care and is a rotation site for the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Addiction Medicine Fellowship and Family Medicine Residency.  The Oasis care team includes medical and behavioral health providers, community health workers, peers, and doulas integrated with social support services including housing, childcare, medical-legal partnership, community multidisciplinary team, and employment support. The Oasis Center currently serves approximately 1,400 patients - adults and children.
The Oasis Center has strong integration and collaboration with Continuum Behavioral Health and in the Fall of 2026 will open a satellite clinic on their Family Treatment Campus. This exciting and unique project will provide in one location a full spectrum of care including residential treatment for mothers and fathers, mental health and psychiatry, nutrition, recreation, therapeutic children’s services, outpatient treatment and Oasis Center primary care medical services. 
Qualifications:
  • MD/DO from accredited medical school
  • Board certification in Addiction Medicine
  • Current State of Oregon licensure (or ability to obtain)
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:
  • $25,000 sign-on bonus
  • Moving Assistance
  • Housing for 90-days through partner agency Continuum
  • 2-year competitive salary guarantee
  • CME days and funds
  • HRSA Student Loan forgiveness program
  • Comprehensive benefits include health, vision, dental, retirement, and paid time off
  • 401k/403b matching
The Oasis Center is a unique community-based primary care and addiction medicine practice caring for families affected by substance use disorders. We provide services not often found in other clinics: child watch, parenting education, as well as employment services, medical/legal partnership, and DHS Self-Sufficiency (SNAP, TANF) partnerships to support families in all aspects of their lives impacting health. Oasis is an Oregon Health Authority Nurture Oregon site integrating substance use disorder care with prenatal/postpartum and infant care, and is a rotation site for the Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Addiction Medicine Fellowship and Family Medicine Residency.
Continuum Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (formerly OnTrack Rogue Valley) is an innovative behavioral health organization that is fast becoming a national model for holistic care of families affected by SUD. Continuum was established in 1969 and opened the first residential SUD treatment facility in Oregon which prevented family separation by supporting children to stay with their mothers during treatment. Continuum is accredited by CARF International and offers a full continuum of trauma-informed, person-centered behavioral health and recovery services.