Contract Therapist – Measurement-Based Care

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Contract Therapist to support the pilot implementation of our Measurement-Based Care (MBC) Therapy initiative. This role is designed to enhance patient outcomes by integrating real-time clinical data into brief, targeted therapeutic interventions.

This position provides clinical, therapeutic services to patients involved in MAT, Psych, and/or BH services at PLH.. The therapist will deliver meaningful clinical interventions informed by patient-reported data to evaluate progress, provide ongoing support, and ensure patients are receiving coordinated effective care and services.

This is a remote, part-time contract position starting at approximately 2 days per week, with the potential to expand into a full-time role based on program needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide on-demand (“on-call”) therapeutic support for patients attending MAT appointments
- Review and interpret standardized assessment tools, including BAM-R, PHQ-9, Social Determinants of Health, and Patient Satisfaction Surveys
- Compare current assessment results to baseline and prior scores to identify trends and clinical needs
- Deliver brief, targeted therapeutic interventions including supportive counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),  and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Address ambivalence, reinforce recovery goals, and support behavioral change
- Collaborate with patients to identify barriers to recovery and connect them with appropriate internal or external services
- Document clinical interactions and relevant findings in accordance with organizational standards
- Communicate clinically relevant insights to the care team as appropriate
- Participate in feedback loops to refine and improve the MBC pilot model

Schedule, Commitment, and Compensation

Initial Commitment: Approximately 2 days per week
Work Type: Remote
Growth Potential: Opportunity to expand into a full-time role based on pilot success and organizational need

Compensation: $40-$50 per hour

Reporting Structure

Reports To:
- Chief Clinical Officer and/or Director of Virtual Therapy Services

Preferred Qualifications

- Masters level behavioral health clinician. Prefer fully licensed but not required (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
- Experience working with substance use disorders and/or MAT populations
- Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing and brief therapy models
- Experience with measurement-based care or outcomes-informed treatment preferred
- Comfortable interpreting standardized clinical assessments and applying findings in real time
- Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills

Key Competencies

- Data-informed clinical decision making
- Patient engagement and rapport-building in brief encounters
- Ability to deliver meaningful therapeutic interventions in short durations
- Adaptability and responsiveness in a dynamic care environment
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- High level of organization and follow-through

Additional Notes

This role is part of an innovative pilot program aimed at integrating measurement-based care into routine clinical practice. It is a clinical intervention role—not a screening or SBIRT-only function. The ideal candidate is excited about bridging data and clinical care, and contributing to the development of scalable, high-impact treatment models.