Licensed Therapist, Substance Use Disorders

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to adults dealing with substance use disorders and concurrent mental health issues, utilizing Motivational Interviewing, CBT for SUD, relapse prevention, and harm reduction techniques.

• Perform thorough substance use evaluations that assess symptom severity, readiness for change, recovery supports, co-occurring conditions, and safety concerns.

• Create individualized, ASAM-informed treatment plans that include level-of-care suggestions and referrals.

• Assist members throughout their recovery journey, encompassing active substance use, ambivalence, and potential relapse.

• Collaborate effectively with medication managers, Specialty Care Navigators, and Peer Recovery Specialists.

• Track member progress through measurement-based care and data-informed clinical decision-making.

• Offer mental health counseling, clinical risk evaluations, safety planning, and crisis intervention services.

• Complete necessary internal training and assignments, and participate in Clinical Team meetings.

• Adhere to company policies regarding confidentiality, compliance, and ethical standards.

• Review monthly projections, client metrics, and clinical outcomes to ensure quality of care.

⛳️ Requirements

• An unrestricted license to practice psychotherapy in Texas, California, or Pennsylvania; licensed supervision is not accepted.

• Over 2 years of post-licensure experience.

• Availability to work a complete 40-hour work week.

• Proficiency in technology and competency in virtual/telehealth settings.

• Ability and readiness to manage an average caseload of 30 sessions per week.

• Minimum of 2 years of psychotherapy experience with individuals facing substance use disorders, constituting a significant part of clinical practice.

• Training in evidence-based approaches for SUD, including Motivational Interviewing (MI/MET) and one or more of CBT for SUD, relapse prevention, or other evidence-based addiction treatments.

• Comfort in working with members at all stages of change, including those actively using substances, those utilizing harm reduction strategies, and those pursuing abstinence-based recovery.

• Capability to evaluate substance use severity, relapse risk, withdrawal risk, recovery support, and the need for higher levels of care.

• Knowledge of medications for substance use disorders, including MAUD/MOUD, and ability to collaborate with prescribing clinicians.

• Comfort in providing safety planning and interventions for clients at higher risk.

• Dedication to delivering high-quality clinical care and adhering to measurement-informed practices.

• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with the potential for performance-based bonuses and incentives.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available from day one.

• Access to One Medical services.

• 20 complimentary visits annually to Spring Health therapists, coaches, and medication management professionals for employees and their dependents.

• 20 days of accrued paid time off during the first year, increasing to 25 days thereafter.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Access to the QuitGenius addiction treatment platform for enrolled employees, spouses, and dependents aged 18 and older.

• Up to 4.5 months of fully paid parental leave.

• Sponsored access to Bright Horizons child care, backup care, and elder care services.

• Employer-sponsored 401(k) matching up to 2% after 90 days of employment.

• Malpractice liability insurance coverage.

• Coverage for employment taxes usually paid by contract (1099) providers.

• Reimbursement for licensure renewal for up to 5 state licenses.

• Opportunities for cross-licensure sponsorship and support, if eligible.

• A caseload of motivated clients from various industries and backgrounds.

• Option for this position to be fully remote.

• Up to $1,000 reimbursement for professional development each calendar year, subject to approval.

• $200 per year in donation matching.