Medical Provider (NP, PA, MD/DO)

Better Life Partners provide whatever it takes to help people heal from addiction. Whenever, wherever. We do this by working alongside community-based organizations and delivering high-quality care directly to our members. We run a highly agile and mobile organization focused on innovating healthcare while staying true to our values.

Our team is seeking a Medical Provider [full time or part time, and hybrid] to provide whole-person care to people struggling with addiction. This includes treatment of substance use disorders in our opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) programs, providing medication-assisted treatment in collaboration with our behavioral health team. Through our Responsive Care services, you will provide comprehensive medical and mental health services to our members, similar in scope to urgent and primary care services. If you are a caring, dedicated professional who possesses strong communication skills and a true desire to help others, this is the position for you!

You believe and practice evidence-based medicine and are looking to join a team focused on making a true impact in our communities. You are comfortable with a growing work environment. You enjoy giving and receiving feedback both quantitative and qualitative. 

In this role, you will interact with clients and families, referral sources, field staff, and members of the local medical community. You will be a resource for clients and community partners, guiding them on the path to recovery. You will work side by side with our licensed counselors, helping our clients find their way. Your work is essential to the client and your constant feedback will be expected to help them have the best outcome possible. Your vital work will allow clients to receive quality care in their communities and help make a better life within reach.

Your work will be mostly remote through telemedicine, with opportunities to provide in-person care at partner sites in the community. We offer access to care to our members between the hours of 9 am to 8 pm Monday through Friday, and from 12 PM to 4 PM on Saturdays. 

Responsibilities for Medical Providers include, but are not limited to:

• Medical evaluations and initiation of medication assisted treatment for AUD and OUD
• Diagnosing and treating medical and mental health complaints at the level of a primary or urgent care provider
• Co-facilitating group therapy and medical education sessions with a licensed counselor
• Demonstrating and communicating the core values of Better Life Partners
• Participating in Better Life Partners and their community research and public health partners research and data collection efforts
• Collaborating with community partners and Better Life Partners’ licensed counselors on case management and care coordination efforts
• Adhering to professional and ethical work standards
• Maintaining compliance with Federal, state, and local regulations
• Attending and engaging in regular training and company meetings

Qualifications for a Medical Provider:

• Vermont License as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Medical Doctor/Doctor of Osteopathy (additional state licenses in (New Hampshire, Maine, and/or Massachusetts a plus)
• Active DEA and Buprenorphine X-Waiver in states in which you hold a license
• Several years of experience in practice of addiction medicine or psychiatry, primary or urgent care
• Strong affinity with and compassion for people and community suffering from addiction
• Willingness to travel locally in NH/VT/ME/MA
• Excellent time management and strong attention to detail
• Exceptionally strong work ethic
• Team player with an “all hands on deck” attitude, organized and able to multitask

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Better Life Partners facilitates the treatment of behavioral health conditions including addiction medicine. We offer a full slate of benefits including competitive compensation, medical, dental and vision coverages, four weeks of paid vacation, sick time, wellness days, thirteen paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, parental leave program, learning & development stipend, employee referral bonus, company-issued technology, remote work stipend, paid volunteer time off, stock options for eligible employees, and more!

At Better Life Partners, we believe our work directly correlates to the diverse perspectives of our employees. Better Life Partners celebrates inclusion and is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer to all qualified applicants, ensuring individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification. Persons of color, women, LGBTQ candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Better Life Partners is a recovery-friendly workplace.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Better Life Partners has instituted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all employees, including remote staff, to remain in full compliance with regulatory bodies. Individuals selected for employment must be able to show proof of vaccination status prior to start date.

If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or religious beliefs, Better Life Partners will consider requests for reasonable accommodation consistent with its policy and if able to do so without undue hardship to the company pursuant to applicable law. Such accommodations must be approved prior to start date.​