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... Harm Reduction principles and have experience supporting patients receiving buprenorphine-based treatment for opioid use disorder in an outpatient setting. This is a 100% remote, full-time, W2 ...

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How much do remote harm reduction jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote harm reduction in Oregon is $26.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.26 and $25.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical remote work challenges faced in a Harm Reduction role and how are they addressed?

Remote Harm Reduction professionals may encounter challenges such as building trust without face-to-face interaction, ensuring client privacy, and responding to crisis situations from a distance. These challenges are addressed by utilizing secure, confidential communication platforms, establishing clear boundaries and protocols, and receiving ongoing training in virtual engagement and crisis management. Support from supervisors and regular virtual team meetings also help professionals stay connected and share best practices. Those entering the field should be comfortable with digital tools, proactive communication, and adaptable in addressing client needs remotely.

What is a Remote Harm Reduction job?

A Remote Harm Reduction job involves providing support, education, and resources to individuals at risk of substance-related harm, often through virtual communication. This can include counseling, crisis intervention, supplying information on safer use practices, or connecting individuals to health services. Remote harm reduction specialists typically work for nonprofits, healthcare organizations, or crisis support lines, using phone calls, chat, or video conferencing to assist clients. Their goal is to reduce the negative consequences of substance use without requiring abstinence.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Harm Reduction position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Remote Harm Reduction role, you need a background in public health, social work, or counseling, along with experience in substance use support or harm reduction services. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure communication systems, and relevant certifications such as Certified Peer Support Specialist or similar credentials are often required. Outstanding active listening, empathy, cultural competence, and crisis intervention skills set top candidates apart. These qualifications ensure effective, compassionate remote support to individuals while maintaining safety, privacy, and positive outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Remote Harm Reduction job openings in Oregon as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,147 per year, or $26 per hour.

Registered Nurse (Telehealth/SUD)

Boulder Care

OR • Remote

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Boulder Care is looking for Registered Nurses who are aligned with Harm Reduction principles and have experience supporting patients receiving buprenorphine-based treatment for opioid use disorder in an outpatient setting.

This is a 100% remote, full-time, W2 position. 

We are looking for RNs who:

  • Have an active, unrestricted RN license in your state of residency
  • Have a minimum of 2 years of specialized nursing experience in outpatient substance use disorder treatment.
  • Are interested in full-time work (40 hours a week) with a Monday-Friday schedule:
    • 1pm - 9pm EST (10am - 6pm Pacific Time) 

If this sounds like you, please continue applying.

About the role
  • This position is 100% remote but you must reside in one of the following states: AL, AK, AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, MD, MI, NH, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, WY
  • The Registered Nurse works directly with patients to deliver medication-assisted recovery for substance use disorder (SUD) and empowers patients in their recovery journeys in coordination with the Care Team (primarily Nurse Practitioners, Medical Assistants and Peer Recovery Specialists)
  • Our team delivers compassionate and empathetic telephonic, text-based, and video-based (telehealth) patient engagement and monitoring
  • Boulder Care recognizes the value that lived experience can provide to our organization, community, and patients. Applicants with lived experience and/or training as a peer recovery specialist are encouraged to apply
Success in this role Essential Functions - Patient Care (50%)
  • Provide compassionate, empathetic telephonic, text based & video-based (Telehealth) patient engagement and monitoring, assisted by clinical decision support tools
  • Provide support to patients within the Boulder application to ensure successful engagement and initiation of treatment
  • Educate patients about addiction, medications, and available support services; answer questions regarding treatment and program protocols, and provide guidance to patients and providers within scope of practice
  • Provide opioid overdose prevention, education, and reversal, safer consumption education, and safer sex education and testing
  • Access Prescription Drug Monitoring Program information, facilitate patient adherence monitoring protocols, for each assigned patient
  • Assess progress, patient functioning, and stage in recovery; in collaboration with other care team members and the patient, develop and update treatment care plans for each individual
  • Assess and advocate for acute withdrawal management
  • Assess for pain and collaborate findings with Clinician
  • Provide Buprenorphine initiation education and follow up 
  • Maintain effective, proactive, and superior follow-up communication with patients, providers and care team
  • Maintain an accurate and updated medical record of individual patient progress during all clinical interactions
  • Identify and provide crisis intervention, within scope of practice
  • If applicable: facilitate placement for adjunctive or higher level of care; maintain contact with these placements to provide continuity of care and to streamline transitions of care 
  • Obtain and review drug testing results and recommend further testing as appropriate, guided by clinical decision support tools
Essential Functions - Care Coordination (30%)
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary care teams via telehealth to guide treatment planning and delivery including the following functions; 
  • Collaborate with pharmacies to facilitate medication refills and support patients with medication-related concerns
  • Collaborate with outside providers and community care agencies to maintain accurate and timely data exchanges between all organizations and individuals involved in patient care
  • Assist with the management of patient appointments with other care team members and referrals outside of Boulder
  • Report patient change in status (e.g. high risk for returning to use) and potential support services to prescribing clinicians in a timely manner
  • Provide patient updates and outcomes reports to the prescribing provider in alignment with Boulder Care goals
Essential Functions - Administrative (20%)
  • Meetings (department, company-wide, ECHO, meetings with your manager)
  • Maintain HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance and all levels of required patient confidentiality
  • Manage and maintain individual schedule of assigned patients
  • Chart prep
Requirements for the role
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
  • Preference given to candidates with 2+ years specialized nursing experience in outpatient substance use disorder treatment 
  • Embrace a harm reduction philosophical approach to care
  • Compassion, empathy, and deep dedication to patient care
  • Excellent written and verbal communication 
  • Extraordinary customer service skills, computer skills and record keeping
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize based on severity of need, while working independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to achieve specified outcomes in collaboration with all members of the leadership team
  • Demonstrates quality in clinical performance as evidenced by creativity in problem solving and interdisciplinary communications
  • Ability to work collaboratively with medical staff including Clinicians, Care Advocates , Peers, Case Managers and colleagues in all aspects of care provision
  • Experience in office-based nursing preferred
  • Knowledge of Hepatitis C, HIV preferred
  • Membership in a relevant professional nursing organization (e.g. International Nurses Society on Addiction) or specialty certification (e.g. CARN) preferred
  • A dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high-speed internet to maintain a secure, distraction-free environment, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards
  • Due to privacy protocols, we are unable to employ individuals who are or have previously been patients at Boulder Care
Expected hours of work
  • 40 hours per week (salaried) 
  • Shift Options: Monday-Friday 
    • 1pm - 9pm EST (10am - 6pm Pacific Time) 
Compensation
  • Pay range: $80,000 - $95,000 (determined by several factors including your relevant skills, education, and experience)
Hiring Process
  • Phone Interview: 30-minute phone
  • Panel Interview: 60-minute video
  • Final Interview (may be requested): 20-minute video
  • Tentative start date: August 2026
Some of Boulder's amazing benefits for regular, full-time employees:
  • Health, Dental and Vision coverage through Cigna
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Mental Health Services
  • 4 weeks of PTO accrued per calendar year with a tenured increase to 5 weeks at 2 years of employment
  • Sick leave accrued at 1 hr for every 30 hrs paid
  • 9 Paid Holidays per year
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (eligible after 6 months of employment)
  • 401(k) retirement savings
  • Remote friendly with hardware provided to complete your work duties
  • We also cover costs associated with licensing, credentialing, and malpractice

Our values

  • Patients always come first
  • Our opportunity is also our duty
  • Move the industry forward, follow the data
  • Facts to change minds, empathy to change hearts
  • Turn bold ideas into even bolder action
  • Strong individuals, stronger together
  • Boulder Care recognizes the value that lived experience can provide to our organization, community, and patients. Applicants with lived experience and/or training as a peer recovery specialist are encouraged to apply.