Virtual Mental Health Therapist (SUD) - Flexible Schedule

steadfasthealth; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

PTO + holidays

Disability & life insurance

EAP services

AI documentation support

SoFi loan discount

Pet telehealth program

Perkspot discounts

Job summary

Steadfast Health is hiring a licensed therapist to provide individual and group therapy for patients with substance use disorders via telehealth. You will conduct biopsychosocial assessments, develop personalized treatment plans, and apply evidence-based modalities (CBT, MI, DBT) to support recovery.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, assist in crisis situations, ensure compliant documentation, and contribute to expanding access for underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional clinical counselor or LISW, IMFT in Ohio.
• Minimum of 2 years of therapy experience with substance use disorders.
• Minimum of 1 year of therapy experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for SUD patients via telehealth.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Use CBT, MI, and DBT to support recovery.
• Collaborate with clinic team to implement care plans.
• Support patients in crises and coordinate higher levels of care.
• Maintain timely documentation in line with guidelines.
• Champion access improvements for disadvantaged populations.
• Educate patients and families about SUD and available resources.
• Participate in case consultations and ongoing training.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Crisis intervention

Documentation

CBT

MI

DBT

Education

LPCC/LISW/IMFT in Ohio

Job description

Steadfast Health was founded to establish a new standard of substance use disorder (SUD) care. Recognizing that traditional treatment methods often fall short of reaching patients when they're most in need, Steadfast is relentlessly focused on making low-barrier, high quality care accessible to all. We know that the journey to recovery is unique for every individual, and our patient-centered approach ensures we meet patients where they are, providing evidence-based therapies with unwavering support in a compassionate environment that fosters healing and growth.

Schedule: This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, fully remote, W2 position. The schedule includes required evening coverage Monday through Thursday, 5:00-8:00 PM ET, with the remainder of the 25 hours worked during daytime business hours of Monday-Friday 9a-5p.

What a Role at Steadfast Gives You

• Predictable income, every pay period: a fixed base salary plus a monthly performance incentive, not variable, per-session pay that swings with cancellations, no-shows, or slow weeks.
• Protected non-billable time, built into your schedule: 10.5 hours per week of paid, protected time for documentation, supervision, case consultation, and lunch - all part of your paid day, not unpaid work you fit in around billable hours.
• Manageable, capped caseloads: we cap caseload size to protect quality of care and your wellbeing, growth in your caseload is planned and supported, not something you're expected to sustain indefinitely to keep your income up.
• Administrative burden handled for you: in-house billing, AI-assisted documentation support, and MA/LPN and Peer Recovery Specialist support mean your time goes to patients, not paperwork or chasing reimbursement.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance

Why Steadfast

• Healthcare Coverage: medical, dental & vision insurance, plus 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) Match: up to 5% company match.
• Time Off: 29 days off a year to start (PTO, floating holidays, paid volunteer days), increasing on your anniversary - plus 4 Re-Fuel Days annually for mental health, rest, or CEU activities.
• Continuing Education: annual CEU stipend and ongoing paid training.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): free, confidential access to therapy, legal, financial, and wellness resources.
• Protected Time: built into your day for recharging, clinical supervision, huddles, care planning, and admin work.
• Clinical Support: MA/LPN and Peer Recovery Specialist support, a collaborative care model with physician backup, and manageable panel sizes.
• Additional perks: SoFi student loan interest rate discount, Rightway Health Concierge, a year of free pet telehealth through Pawp, and Perkspot discount marketplace.
• Soulside AI documentation support: because your energy belongs with patients, not paperwork.

We believe lived experience with recovery is a strength, not a barrier - many of our team bring personal or family experience with addiction and recovery, and we welcome candidates in recovery to apply. This is also a ground-floor opportunity to help shape how we grow in the Raleigh market.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provide individual and group therapy sessions for patients with substance use disorders, via telehealth, embodying the Steadfast patient-first ethos.
• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans, modeling a non-paternalistic and destigmatizing approach to patient care.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to support patient recovery.
• Collaborate with all clinic-level team members to formulate and execute patient care plans, including Advanced Practice Providers, Medical Assistants, and Peer Recovery Specialists, ensuring integrated treatment approaches.
• Support patients in crisis intervention situations and coordinate higher levels of care when necessary.
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation in compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Pioneer innovative ways of improving access and overall care for disadvantaged, marginalized populations.
• Champion the company's mission by modeling compassion and fostering trust and strong relationships with patients and communities.
• Educate patients and families on SUD, co-occurring disorders, and available resources to support sustained recovery and overall health.
• Participate in regular case consultations, team meetings, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in SUD treatment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or LISW, IMFT in Ohio.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing therapy to individuals with substance use disorders.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing thera