General Application: Recovery Counselor (LCSW or LMFT)

Workit Health; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

5 weeks PTO

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

401k + 4% matching

HSA

Professional development allowance

Internal mobility opportunities

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Workit Health is a remote-first provider delivering telemedicine care for addiction. The Recovery Counselor role requires an LCSW or LMFT license, CBT/MI expertise, and at least one year in SUD services. The position focuses on group work, crisis intervention, and thorough telehealth documentation.

You will co-facilitate virtual groups, apply evidence-based therapies, and ensure compliance with HIPAA and state standards while supporting harm-reduction approaches.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• Independent clinical state licensure (LCSW or LMFT) required.
• Fluency in CBT and Motivational Interviewing skills.
• At least 1 year of SUD services experience.
• Ability to manage crisis intervention remotely.
• Experience facilitating groups using therapeutic methods.
• Comfort with online documentation and telehealth tools.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate virtual multidisciplinary groups and shared medical appointments.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing and CBT techniques in groups and one-on-one.
• Provide evidence-based SUD services through psychoeducational and skills groups.
• Prepare documentation in line with HIPAA and state standards.
• Complete evaluations for program enrollment.
• Diagnose and treat adults and adolescents.
• Meet daily targets set by BH leadership.
• Collaborate with Grants and Research teams on evaluations.

Skills

CBT

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Intervention (remote)

Online group facilitation

Documentation & Records

Education

Master's degree

LCSW or LMFT licensure

Tools

Google Drive

Spreadsheets

Video conferencing

Secure email

Job description

General Application: Recovery Counselor (LCSW or LMFT)

Remote - United States

Why Workit:

Workit Health is an industry-leading provider of on-demand, evidence-based telemedicine care. Our programs are based in harm reduction, and bring together licensed clinicians who really listen, FDA-approved medication, online recovery groups and community, interactive therapeutic courses, and care for co-existing conditions. Workit Health's patient-centered telemedicine model is improving clinical outcomes and eliminating barriers to treatment, making long-term recovery accessible to individuals who need it, without disrupting their daily lives.

We’re excited to expand our team as our impact and coverage areas continue to grow. Our team members are dedicated and passionate about our mission of making exceptional, judgment-free care for addiction more accessible.

We believe everyone deserves respectful, effective treatment for substance use disorder at the moment they\'re ready for it. We\'re looking for driven and compassionate individuals who share this goal. Join us in reducing stigma, saving lives, and changing the way addiction is treated in America.

Schedule: 4/10 schedule with a standard OOO day.

Job Summary:

As a Recovery Counselor at Workit Health you will be responsible for providing clinical intervention to members with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and mental health disorders. Primary focus is on team-based treatment, namely co-facilitation of shared follow up appointments. Recovery Counselors are full-time employees that work remote and can provide all services via telehealth platforms.

Core Responsibilities:

• Co-facilitate virtual multidisciplinary groups, such as shared medical appointments & support groups on SUD related topics with and without standardized curriculum.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques in group and individual formats.
• Provide evidence-based SUD services through facilitation of psychoeducational, skills development, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal process, and support based groups.
• Prepare all related documentation in accordance with applicable organizational and state standards in a clear, thorough, and timely manner.
• Complete evaluations with members seeking to enroll in a variety of programs.
• Diagnose and treat adults and adolescents.
• Clinically able to differentiate and practice as a clinician or coach depending on the situation.
• Ability to meet daily targets assigned by BH leadership
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility without compromising clinical effectiveness.
• Commitment to Harm Reduction philosophy in all aspects of clinical practice.
• Participate in meetings, supervision, and clinical audits.
• Willing to work a flexed schedule to accommodate evening and potential weekend groups.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part II.
• Collaborate with our Grants and Research team to support with new grant evaluations, re-evaluations, and other grant needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master\'s degree (Required)
• Independent clinical state licensure required (LCSW or LMFT Required)
• Fluency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills. Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) training is a plus.
• At least one (1) year of experience providing SUD services in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Capable of managing crisis intervention remotely
• Experience and passion for facilitating groups using therapeutic interventions
• Ability and willingness to complete work independently online; familiarity with Google Drive, spreadsheets, documentation, video conferencing, and secure email
• Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability a must
• Enthusiasm for revolutionizing the way addiction is addressed and treated is necessary.

Pay range

$72,500 - $87,000 USD

Benefits & Rewards:

• Fully remote work
• 5 weeks PTO (includes your birthday, 2 mental health days, and 2 floating holidays!)
• 11 paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, pharmacy, and vision insurance with options to fit your family\'s needs
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave after 1 year of employment (includes maternity, paternity, adoption, and all ways in which our people build modern families)
• 401k + 4% matching
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee assistance program, complete with financial coaching and counseling sessions
• Professional development allowance for Providers and Behavioral Health team
• Opportunities for internal mobility and growth at a Company with a proven track record of really promoting internally
• Vibrant, democratized culture with clubs and multiple ERG groups
• Colleagues who care deeply about closing health disparity gaps within the addiction space for underserved populations

Equal Opportunities for Everyone, including Folks in Recovery:

As we are an addiction recovery company founded by people in recovery, those in addiction recovery themselves are encouraged to apply. Workit Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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