Telehealth Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, or LPC) - Remote (CA Licensure) - Part-Time
Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated Telehealth Therapist to join our clinical team and help drive exceptional care, delivering IOP-level care to individuals overcoming substance use and mental health disorders.
This role calls for a clinician who brings strong therapeutic skill and genuine care to every session, while thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative telehealth environment. You'll report to the Telehealth Clinical Director, with additional support from the Head of Telehealth — giving you clinical guidance and operational backing at every level.
Schedule
This is a part-time role with a fixed weekly schedule: Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM–3:00 PM, with additional hours as needed. Compensation for this role is $45–$50 hourly.
About the Company
Banyan Treatment Centers (https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/) is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG's The Rise Funds (https://www.tpg.com/platforms/impact/the-rise-funds), one of the nation's largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.
Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?
As a Telehealth Therapist, you will:
- Join a mission-driven, nationally recognized organization backed by the resources and infrastructure to deliver best-in-class care at scale.
- Work within a leadership structure built for support — a Clinical Director and Head of Telehealth both invested in your success and the program's growth.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, patient-centered care.
- Make a direct, lasting impact on patients during one of the most critical phases of their recovery.
- Grow professionally within an organization that invests in continuous learning, mentorship, and career development.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate group therapy sessions within an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), managing a caseload of patients across multiple weekly groups.
- Provide individual therapy to support each patient's progress through treatment.
- Lead family engagement sessions to build support systems and strengthen continuity of care.
- Complete comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, including ASAM forms and applicable evaluations, to guide level-of-care decisions and treatment planning.
- Develop and complete master treatment plans, continuously updating individualized, measurable goals in collaboration with patients and the care team.
- Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations — risk assessment, de-escalation, and suicide risk evaluation — within an outpatient setting.
- Maintain consistent communication with referral sources and families to support progress and continuity of care.
- Coordinate step-down and discharge planning, connecting patients with resources for legal, financial, and vocational needs.
- Follow and provide consistent clinical care throughout the full patient enrollment in the program, from intake through discharge.
- Maintain thorough, timely clinical documentation across all phases of care — this role involves a significant documentation load.
- Adapt therapeutic approaches to meet diverse patient needs.
Qualifications
Required:
- Active, unrestricted LMFT, LCSW, or LPC license in the state of California (Associate/Intern-level, pre-licensed credentials accepted for Professional Counseling, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Therapy tracks).
- Master's degree, or higher, in social work, psychology, mental health counseling or a related human services field.
Strongly preferred:
- 2+ years of clinical experience serving SUD and/or MH populations.
- Active clinical licensure in 3 or more states.
- Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states as business needs arise.
Preferred:
- Direct experience at an IOP level of care.
- Experience with Kipu EMR systems.
- Experience carrying a full caseload virtually.
Competencies
- Working knowledge of clinical standards of care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse patient populations.
- Sound clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills, including risk assessment and de-escalation.
- Strong documentation and communication skills, with high attention to regulatory and confidentiality standards.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting while staying closely connected to a collaborative care team.
Apply Now
If you're a skilled clinician who's passionate about making a lasting difference and ready to grow with a mission-driven team, apply today and help us transform lives at Banyan Treatment Centers.
Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.
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