Job Description

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a clinically skilled Telehealth Gambling Addictions Therapist to provide direct therapeutic services within our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for individuals experiencing gambling addiction and co-occurring behavioral health concerns. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care through a virtual platform, including comprehensive clinical assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, family engagement, crisis intervention, and coordination of care throughout the patient’s treatment episode.

The Telehealth Therapist manages an assigned caseload and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary treatment teams to deliver ethical, patient-centered services that support sustained recovery while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Position Details

• Reporting To:Clinical Supervisor
• Schedule:Full-time | To be further discussed
• Location:Remote; ability to work CST or EST hours is required.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, including ASAM criteria, biopsychosocial evaluations, and other required diagnostic tools within established timeframes.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, measurable treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Present assessment findings and treatment progress clearly during treatment team meetings and case reviews.
• Complete required ASAM documentation for admission, continued stay, transfers, and discharge, as applicable.

Telehealth IOP Therapeutic Services & Patient Care

• Provide virtual individual, group, and family therapy services in accordance with IOP program standards, including scheduled individual sessions and structured therapeutic groups.

• Facilitate IOP group sessions that are therapeutic, psychoeducational, and skills-based, supporting recovery-focused progress and improved functioning.

• Utilize evidence-based interventions appropriate for gambling addiction, such as CBT, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, and coping skills development.

• Assist patients in identifying triggers, urges, and high-risk behaviors, adapting therapeutic approaches to meet diverse clinical and cultural needs.

• Support patient engagement and progress through appropriate levels of care, including readiness for discharge and step-down planning.

Family Engagement, Care Coordination & Continuity

• Maintain regular communication with families and support systems, including family sessions and collateral contacts, as clinically indicated.
• Maintain appropriate communication with referral sources and external providers to support continuity of care.
• Collaborate with case management and aftercare services to develop comprehensive discharge and continuing care plans addressing legal, financial, vocational, and psychosocial needs.

Crisis Intervention, Safety & Ethics

• Apply sound clinical judgment in crisis situations, including suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and de-escalation interventions within a remote treatment environment.

• Maintain professional boundaries, reinforce program expectations, and support accountability in a respectful and clinically appropriate manner.

• Demonstrate adherence to ethical standards, patient confidentiality laws, and organizational policies.

Documentation, Compliance & Quality

• Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes in accordance with organizational policies, licensure requirements, and accrediting body standards.
• Maintain secure clinical records and ensure documentation clearly reflects patient progress toward treatment goals.
• Participate in supervision, quality improvement activities, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or another related human services field that qualifies the individual to pursue professional clinical licensure.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience providing therapy for gambling addiction (3+ years preferred).
• Active clinical license in the state of Florida (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, or equivalent), strongly preferred.
• Experience working in intensive out-patient levels of care, strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering therapy via telehealth/virtual platforms strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal confidentiality regulations.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission standards and clinical documentation requirements.
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload and work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (Kipu preferred).

Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?

Banyan Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, accredited by The Joint Commission. As a Telehealth Therapist, you will:

• Join a mission-driven organization committed to ethical, compliant, and compassionate care.
• Provide meaningful, recovery-focused clinical services to patients during critical stages of treatment.
• Collaborate with experienced clinicians, medical providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Play a key role in treatment planning, family engagement, and continuity of care.
• Access ongoing training, supervision, and professional growth opportunities.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits for eligible team members, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; a 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; wellness incentives; and employee assistance and referral programs.

Apply Now!

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality behavioral health care and supporting patients on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply and join Banyan Treatment Centers.

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