Licensed Clinical Therapist

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.

ABOUT THIS 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. Your wellbeing matters to us. That’s why we keep caseloads balanced to safeguard both the quality of your care and your own wellbeing. You’ll also have weekly supervision and peer consultation, ensuring you always feel supported and connected. And we’re here to help you grow by providing CEU funding, licensure support, and specialized addiction-focused training—while also providing the flexibility of hybrid and telehealth options to fit your lifestyle. Come join a team where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard and your impact is lasting.

SOME OF THE 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 dedicated daily blocks totaling 1 hour)

• 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! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO): * 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

• Licensed as a LCMHC, LMFT, LCSW in the state of 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schedule: This role follows the anticipated schedule of Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p local time. 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. Investors & Partners Steadfast Health is proudly funded by Google Ventures (GV) [ and launched out of Triple Aim Partners [ Since 2019, Triple Aim Partners (TAP) has partnered with entrepreneurs across the healthcare ecosystem to build transformative organizations, all with the mission of achieving the Triple Aim (better patient experience, better population health, and lower healthcare costs for all). TAP emphasizes the importance of creating strong, front-line focused company cultures that enable high-quality patient care.