Pelago is hiring a
Substance Abuse Counselor

Summary

The job is for a remote Substance Abuse Counselor at Pelago, a leading digital clinic for substance addictions. The counselor will guide members towards addiction-free lives through text-based chat, video calls, and phone calls, while collaborating with other departments to ensure a positive member experience.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience delivering CBT and/or behavioral support for individuals with substance use disorders, including tobacco, alcohol, and/or opioid use disorders
• Either MS/MA and/or BS/BA in a related field
• Hold an active state credential (license/certification) issued via a state credentialing board

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to members on a weekly basis through text-based chat, video calls, and phone calls, to monitor their progress on their recovery journey
• Onboard the users with an initial phone call and complete a multidimensional assessment to gather relevant behavioral health history and symptoms
• Monitor the progress of members and offer therapeutic strategies on how to deal with temptations and cravings
• Be supportive and encouraging to members to help them establish and sustain motivation to change their substance use
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a positive experience for all members and provide valuable feedback to the product development team
• Uphold good standing with your active license(s)/certification(s)
• Attend team meetings and/or case discussions as scheduled
• Maintain up-to-date availability; we’re looking for a commitment of 4 hours. per month to begin as a minimum

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient with evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Medication Assisted Treatments, and Relapse Prevention
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare professionals from different disciplines, including coaches, physicians and nurses
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to adapt to fast-changing environments
• Ability to prioritize competing work demands
• Technologically proficient and able to swiftly adapt to technological developments
• Bonus: Quantitative/qualitative research experience

Benefits

Help someone transform their life and the life of their family through their addiction recovery!