Remote Telehealth Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LPC-S)

Telehealth Therapist | Remote | Licensed in California | Full-Time Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a full-time Telehealth Therapist to join a clinical team built for growth, 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.

Banyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG's The Rise Funds, one of the nation's largest private equity investors, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.

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.
• 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 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.

Eligible full-time team members receive comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Wellness incentives and employee assistance programs
• Licensure reimbursement for additional state credentials, where applicable

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Active, unrestricted clinical license — LPC, LCSW, or LMFT strongly preferred (or applicable state equivalent). Associate/Intern-level, pre-licensed credentials accepted for Professional Counseling, Social Work, and Marriage & Family Therapy tracks.
• Master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage & family therapy, or a related human services field.
• 2+ years of clinical experience serving SUD and/or MH populations.
• Direct experience at an IOP level of care.
• Working knowledge of clinical standards of care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• 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.