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Remote Clinical Therapist – Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Wise Path Recovery Center
Location: Remote (Serving West Virginia-based clients)
Schedule: Part-Time (Set Group Schedule Flexible Documentation Hours)
Position Type: Part-Time with Potential to Convert to Full-Time
ABOUT US
✨ At Wise Path Recovery Center, our mission is simple but powerful: deliver exceptional, patient-centered care where individuals can rediscover purpose through recovery.
We provide:
- Safe, structured, and supportive care
- Personalized and data-driven treatment
- Trauma-informed practices
- A team culture built on kindness, integrity, and clinical excellence
If you’re ready to provide high-quality virtual care and support individuals during a pivotal point in their recovery journey, this role may be the perfect fit.
ABOUT THIS ROLE – PART-TIME REMOTE IOP THERAPIST
We are seeking a skilled, compassionate Part-Time Clinical Therapist to provide virtual services for our growing Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This role is ideal for a therapist who values structure, wants predictable group hours, and enjoys building meaningful therapeutic relationships in a virtual setting.
IOP SCHEDULE
This position will be responsible for facilitating our current virtual IOP groups:
Evening IOP:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday — 5:00 PM–8:00 PM EST
Additional Responsibilities Include:
- Bi-weekly individual sessions (30–60 minutes)
- Treatment planning, documentation, and care coordination (flexible self-managed hours)
This is a steady, predictable schedule with the opportunity to grow into a full-time remote role as census expands.
WHY JOIN WISE PATH
🌟 Mission-Driven Work – You are part of the healing journey for individuals rebuilding their lives from substance use and mental health challenges.
🤝 Supportive Team Culture – Collaborative, kind, and clinically strong colleagues who care deeply about the work.
📈 Professional Growth – Opportunities to expand into full-time remote clinical work as the program scales.
💻 Fully Remote Role – Provide high-impact care from wherever you are.
❤️ Purpose & Impact – Your clinical expertise directly changes outcomes for patients and families.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Facilitate virtual IOP group therapy sessions according to the weekly schedule
- Provide bi-weekly individual therapy sessions for assigned caseload
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Document timely and thoroughly in alignment with state, payer, and Joint Commission standards
- Apply evidence-based modalities with an understanding of trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
- Participate in virtual clinical meetings and case consultation
- Support program development as IOP continues to grow
WHO YOU ARE
Licensure (Required):
Hold one of the following West Virginia licenses (provisional accepted with supervision):
- LPC
- ALPC
- LCSW
- LICSW
- LMFT
- Licensed Psychologist
Education:
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or related behavioral health field.
Preferred Experience:
- 2 years working in behavioral health, SUD, or co-occurring treatment
- Experience facilitating group therapy (virtual or in-person)
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria, DSM-5-TR, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong therapeutic presence in a virtual environment
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills
- Ability to balance group facilitation, individuals, and documentation efficiently
- Organized, reliable, and committed to patient-centered care
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Wise Path Recovery Center, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.