Licensed Clinical Therapist (SUD)

About the role

At Steadfast Health, our therapists inspire hope and transformation by helping patients set meaningful recovery goals while supporting them every step of the way. As a valued member of our fully integrated care team, you’ll work hand in hand with colleagues across disciplines, ensuring each patient’s journey is supported, coordinated, and guided toward the best possible outcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and IOP group therapy sessions for patients with substance use disorders, both in-person and 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

• LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW, including clinicians currently obtaining supervised hours toward independent licensure, in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 1 year experience providing therapy to individuals with substance use disorders.
• Certification in addiction counseling is a plus.
• Experience with telehealth platforms and virtual care delivery is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of SUD diagnoses, medications, and treatment modalities.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse staff, patients, and community members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible, can-do mentality, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Passionate about Steadfast Health’s mission to provide low-barrier, non-punitive, harm-reductionist SUD care.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Time Off: Flexible time off with generous PTO, floating paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• Re-Fuel Days: 4 additional paid days off per year for mental health, rest, or continuing education (CEU) activities.
• Continuing Education: Annual CEU stipend & ongoing paid training
• Support Toward Licensure: If needed, we provide clinical supervisors to sign off on your hours - helping you earn your license without the cost of an outside supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential access to therapist sessions, legal guidance, financial resources, health coaching, and more - to support your overall well-being.
• Protected Time: daily downtime for recharging, clinical supervision, cx-functional collaboration, and administrative tasks (including a dedicated 1-hr block)
• AI-enabled EMR documentation to reduce administrative burden
• 401K Match up to 5%
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
• A long-term commitment to reasonable caseloads and therapist representation on the leadership team
• An opportunity to get in at the ground level and shape how we grow!

Schedule

This role follows the anticipated schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p EST. Please note that this schedule may evolve based on organizational needs, and flexibility may be required as Steadfast Health continues to grow.

Compensation

$70,000 - $80,000 plus monthly performance incentive of 5% of base salary, tied to clinic-level KPI attainment

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during patient sessions, meetings, and daily work activities.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling clinical documentation and materials.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials (e.g., patient files, training supplies) weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to respond promptly to emergency situations, including providing assistance to patients in distress or crisis situations.
• Sufficient visual and auditory abilities to assess patient needs, read documentation, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Ability to navigate clinic spaces, including patient rooms, offices, and common areas.
• Work may involve exposure to high-stress situations requiring emotional resilience, professionalism, and effective de-escalation skills.