Virtual SUD IOP Clinician - Evenings

Hours: Full-Time, Evenings, 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Blanchard Institute is a family-centered behavioral health treatment center, specializing in mental health and substance use disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated, evidence-based care while integrating the family system into the healing process. With a focus on whole-person wellness, same-day access to care, and long-term recovery outcomes, our work is rooted in compassion, integrity, and measurable impact for the individuals and families we serve. 

Our Virtual SUD IOP Clinicians facilitate virtual evening group therapy sessions and individual therapy sessions within our SUD IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program). The role requires proven experience running IOP groups and the ability to foster a safe, engaging and supportive online therapeutic environment.  

You will:

• Lead structured, process-oriented virtual group and individual therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to virtual care.
• Support patients in crisis intervention situations and coordinate higher levels of care when necessary.
• Monitor client progress and maintain thorough, timely & compliant documentation.
• Participate in regular case consultations and treatment team meetings.
• Educate clients and families on SUD, co-occurring disorders and available resources to support sustained recovery and overall health.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, professional licensing and telehealth regulations.
• Stay current with best practices and ongoing professional development in SUD treatment and telehealth.
• Maintain high standards of excellence in an ethical and trauma-informed setting. 

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field from an accredited institution required.
• Current North Carolina licensure or licensure eligibility (e.g., LCAS, LCAS-A)
• At least one year’s training and/or clinical experience providing individual, group, and family therapy in a behavioral health, mental health, or substance use disorder treatment setting.
• Proven experience facilitating IOP group therapy sessions.
• Experience with treatment planning, clinical documentation, crisis intervention, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Prior work in residential, outpatient, or multidisciplinary treatment environments preferred.
• First Aid/ CPR Certification
• Crisis Intervention Certification

Benefits 

• Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence 

• Professional Development Reimbursement 

• Multiple health plan design options 

• Dental and Vision plans 

• Dependent Care and Healthcare FSA  
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP

• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D and STD 

• Voluntary supplemental life insurance 

• Optional Critical Illness, Hospital and Accident coverage 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid Holidays 
• Paid Time Off
• 401(K)

The Blanchard Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of The Blanchard Institute to provide equal employment to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or related conditions, citizenship, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by federal, state or local laws (“Protected Group”). 

The Company is committed to a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are expressly conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background check in accordance with applicable law.

The Blanchard Institute participates in E-Verify.