Substance Abuse Expert
Spring HealthDurham, NC; New Hill, North Carolina, United States; Raleigh, NC Posted 26 March 2026
Job Description
Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health.
At Spring Health, we’re on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare by removing every barrier that prevents people from getting the help they need, when they need it. Our clinically validated technology,
Precision Mental Healthcare , empowers us to deliver the right care at the right time—whether it’s therapy, coaching, medication, or beyond—tailored to each individual’s needs.
We proudly partner with over 450 companies, from startups to multinational Fortune 500 corporations, as a leading provider of mental health service, providing care for 10 million people. Our clients include brands you use and know like Microsoft, Target, and Delta Airlines, all of whom trust us to deliver best-in-class outcomes for their employees globally. With our innovative platform, we’ve been able to generate a
net positive ROI
for employers and we are the only company in our category to earn
external validation
of net savings for customers.
We have raised capital from prominent investors including Generation Investment, Kinnevik, Tiger Global, Northzone, RRE Ventures, and many more. Thanks to their partnership and our latest Series E Funding, our current valuation has reached $3.3 billion. We’re just getting started—join us on our journey to make mental healthcare accessible to everyone, everywhere.
What you’ll be doing:
Serve as a designated Substance Abuse Expert (SAE) for one of Spring Health’s Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated customers. This role is anticipated to be 8 hours monthly with required onsite presence at a customer location in New Hill, NC a minimum of 1x per month. You will serve on two, one hour meetings and complete six onsite hours monthly. Virtual meetings take place monthly on the fourth Thursday and on the second Wednesday from 1:00-2:00pm .You will need to complete SAE assessments on an irregular basis within a certain timeframe when notified that should fit within your schedule .
Provide psychotherapy to clients with benefits ranging from short-term goal-focused EAP, to employer health plans allowing many sessions as medically necessary.
Meet with referred employees mandated under NRC regulations for assessment and completion of recommendations for treatment/ determination of fitness
Treat adults who have completed brief, evidence-based online screenings identifying their symptoms and areas of concern.
Maintain a calendar displaying your availability and complete session documentation in a timely manner within our EHR.
Use evidence-based treatment modalities and interventions that are tailored to your client’s needs.
Collaborate with our dedicated provider support team, employer services team, licensed clinical care navigation team, and our administrative care support team whenever you need assistance.
Provide culturally competent and empathetic care, upholding our values of diversity and inclusion for all races, ethnicities, and genders.
What we expect from your clinical experience in this role:
You have an unrestricted license to practice psychotherapy in North Carolina and ideally, multiple states (Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, etc.) We are not able to accept applications from anyone requiring licensed supervision.
Willingness to obtain and maintain the requirements of Substance Abuse Expert credential as noted by NRC 10 CFR 26.187.
Minimum 3 years of total experience within mental health
Knowledge of the SAE function as it relates to the public's interests in the duties performed by the individuals who are subject to these regulations
Demonstrated knowledge of and clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of alcohol and controlled-substance abuse disorders
You have training and experience in evidence-based modalities of care such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, CPT.
You are comfortable with providing safety planning and intervention during situations where a client might present with higher risks.
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