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Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) - Virginia, Full-Time

Remote
Pelago is the world’s leading virtual clinic for Substance Use Management. Our program provides guidance, support and treatment for members seeking to overcome their tobacco, alcohol and opioid use. From unhealthy habits to active substance use disorders, Pelago delivers a personalized solution based on individual health, habits, genetics, and goals, providing care for members wherever they might be on the substance use spectrum.
 
Pelago's suite of virtual services ranges from education, to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Pelago enables employers and health plans to deliver accessible, affordable, and effective treatment for substance misuse.
 
Pelago has scaled to helping hundreds of employers and health plans and has already helped more than 750,000 members manage their substance use better. We have recently closed our Series C and raised over $151m from leading global investors. If you are passionate about making an impact on the health of others, join us and make it happen!

Overview of the Role: 

We're on the lookout for a remote Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) to join the leading digital clinic for substance addictions. As a key member of our counseling team, you'll play a crucial role in supporting and empowering individuals on their journey to overcome substance addictions. Your main objective will be guiding members towards leading addiction-free lives! Collaborating closely with our dynamic team, you'll contribute to the rapid growth of our business, gaining invaluable firsthand experience in scaling up a successful venture.

This remote position is open to candidates located anywhere in the USA, with the condition that they hold the required licensing in the state specified in the job posting.

In this role you will…

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

The background we are looking for...

  • 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
  • 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

Additional Qualifications: 

  • Hold an active state credential (license/certification) issued via a state credentialing board
    • Potential eligible credentials may include: Licensed drug and alcohol counselor for VA
  • Preference given for unrestricted credentials i.e. able to work independently, without supervision from a licensed supervisor
  • Hold a relevant credential (license/certification) that is eligible/recognized by a national credentialing body– either the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and/or the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC)

What you’ll love about us… 

We have a whole host of perks for our people! From life essentials to nice-to-haves, there are more than a few good reasons to love working with us. We strive to ensure Pelago employees have equitable access to healthcare, wellbeing, time away, and then some.

  • Generous and meaningful equity package
  • Full Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage 
  • 401k Plan 
  • Unlimited PTO Policy, 10 paid holidays, & company wide “Me Time” Days
  • Paid maternity, paternity & new parent leave
  • Flexible working environment
  • Annual Learning and Development stipend to support continued learning and career development
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program 
  • Access to Reproductive & Family Planning Care 
  • Substance Use Support for employees and family members 

The provided range reflects our US target salary range for this full-time position, which is part of our broader total compensation package, including incentive bonus program, stock options, comprehensive benefits, and incentive pay applicable to eligible roles. Individual pay within the range will vary based on a variety of factors like role-related experience and education, internal pay equity, and other relevant business factors. At Pelago, we are committed to an equitable and fair pay philosophy and review total compensation for our employees at least twice a year.

Base Pay Range

$59,000 - $66,000 USD

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