- About Workit Health
Recovery starts here. And goes anywhere.
Workit Health was built by people who needed it, for people who need it now. We’re a 100% virtual addiction treatment platform. Our clinicians have lived experience of how substance use disorder affects individuals and those around them. They are licensed to prescribe evidence-based medication, and have a stubborn belief that everyone deserves the gold standard of care, without judgment.
- Pioneering virtual care since 2015
35,000+
People in recovery with Workit
54%
still in treatment at 6 months
(vs. 22% national average)
85%
Of clinicians have personal experience supporting loved ones with addiction
95%
Our founders
For us, this is personal
Workit Health was founded in 2015 by Robin McIntosh and Lisa McLaughlin—two women in long-term recovery who had experienced America’s broken treatment system firsthand. They knew rehab as it existed wasn’t enough. They knew judgment was a barrier to people seeking help. They knew evidence-based medication worked and wasn’t being made accessible.
So they built something different: an addiction treatment platform that meets people where they are: on their phones, in their homes, on their own terms. Treatment that treats addiction the way it should be treated, as a medical condition, not a moral failing.
- Lisa McLaughlin & Robin McIntosh
What we believe
Four convictions that shape every decision we make
If you ever wonder why Workit looks different from rehab, these are the reasons. Four principles that drive how we hire, how we treat, and how we advocate.
Telehealth changes lives
Transportation, work schedules, childcare, stigma—these barriers have kept too many people out of treatment for too long. Telemedicine isn't a compromise; it's a more accessible version of the same gold-standard care.
Evidence over dogma
Medication-assisted treatment is the evidence-based first line for opioid and alcohol use disorder. We don't gatekeep care behind abstinence requirements, 12-step participation, or rock-bottom mythology.
Better care can't wait
We actively advocate for policies that preserve 100% virtual access to life-saving addiction treatment. And we prove our model works through our own peer-reviewed research, not just marketing claims.
Patients as designers
Individuals have expertise in their own lived experience. We recognize and value our members' insights into their recovery, and empower them to tell us what works best in their care and how we should be providing it.
Built by medical experts
The people who'd actually treat you
Our clinical team is made up of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, recovery coaches, and care navigators—most with personal experience navigating addiction (their own or their loved ones). That’s not a coincidence. It’s the team we set out to build, on purpose.
- Physicians & medical directors
- Nurse practitioners & physician assistants
- Licensed therapists
- Recovery coaches & peer support
- Care navigators & member experience specialists
85%
of our clinicians have personal experience of supporting loved ones with addiction.
We hire for clinical excellence and lived experience, because both matter. Most of our team have loved ones with addiction, and many are in recovery ourselves. People who understand recovery talk differently, listen differently, and notice different things. That changes what care feels like.
Clinical leadership
- M. Justin Coffey, M.D., Chief Medical Officer
- Shannon Brigham, PA-C VP & Medical Director
- Clare Mulford, MA, LMFT VP & Clinical Director
How we're changing the field
Innovation that actually serves members
We’ve spearheaded innovation in addiction care for the past eight years. Patient-centered design drives our technology—not the other way around.
Automated drug screening
An award-winning approach that simplifies a process that has traditionally been awkward, time-consuming, and felt stigmatizing for members.
Patient-centered intake
Coverage verification, onboarding, and first-appointment scheduling all happen inside one ~5-minute flow, removing the phone tag that loses people before they even start.
Continuous progress measurement
Validated assessments are built into the app and easy to use, so clinicians see progress tracked over time, and can offer resources that are relevant and personalized.
Trusted by partners building a better world.
We partner with leading public health organizations, research institutions, and state programs to expand access to effective addiction care.
Research & outcomes
We measure and publish what we do
Effective care is at the core of our mission. Our research team relies on measurement-based care to ensure we’re improving outcomes. We publish the results of these analyses, even when they challenge industry assumptions.
One of the first telemedicine OUD studies, post-COVID.
We completed one of the first studies assessing telemedicine treatment for opioid use disorder among rural Americans reflecting the telehealth prescribing flexibilities of the COVID-19 public health crisis. This study illustrated the effectiveness of fully virtual care.
Retention that beats the national average.
54% of our members are still in treatment at 6 months, more than double the 22% national retention rate for OUD treatment programs.
Measurement-based care, end-to-end.
Every member's progress is tracked with validated outcome measures, so clinicians can adjust treatment in real time—not at an annual chart review.
Peer-reviewed
Read the studies behind the model
Published research, conference posters, and outcomes data, including studies on telemedicine OUD treatment, MAT retention, and virtual recovery support.
Discreet by design
We take member security seriously at every step, from the app to the audited backend.
Certified
SOC 2
Type II
WCAG
Compliant
HIPPA
Compliant
Leadership
Together, we're transforming what it means to recover
The Workit Health team includes expert clinicians, business innovators, healthcare advocates, dedicated administrators, and technology designers, all dedicated to the mission of changing how addiction is treated in America.
Gil Kochman
Chief Executive Officer
Gil Kochman
Gil comes to Workit Health with a distinguished career in the healthcare technology and tech-enabled services industry, bringing a background in finance and accounting. He has held multiple operationally-focused leadership roles at several VC- and PE-backed companies, and is now leveraging that expertise and experience to support Workit’s sustainability and growth.
M. Justin Coffey, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
M. Justin Coffey, M.D.
Dr. Justin Coffey is a neuropsychiatrist and an innovative physician leader whose career efforts to improve behavioral health care have focused on the intersection of technology and improvement science. He leads Workit’s clinical and scientific teams, who combine patient-centered design with evidence-based practices to develop and deliver high-value, whole-person behavioral health and addiction care.
Kate Katz
Chief Operating Officer
Kate Katz
Kate is a passionate and clear-eyed leader who promotes collaboration and innovation on her team. Her background in SaaS implementation, project management, and policy research helped her develop the vision and skills to streamline workflows, improve patient outcomes, and drive business growth. Kate is committed to transforming healthcare delivery through technology and improving access to effective addiction treatment across the country.
Nichole McGrath
Chief Growth Officer
Nichole McGrath
As Chief Growth Officer, Nichole is responsible for leading all aspects of Workit’s growth strategy, including Sales, Contract Enablement, Account Success, and Partnerships. She brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with a focus on tech-enabled services and behavioral health solutions. Nichole is passionate about Workit’s mission and is committed to expanding access to care through collaborative partnerships. Nichole lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and two children.
Steve Geiger
Senior VP of Product
Steve Geiger
Steve Geiger, a seasoned healthcare product executive with over 20 years of experience, has a rich background in launching new offerings and managing existing ones in both large-scale and start-up environments. Steve is focused on enhancing digital health services to improve recovery journeys for Workit Health’s members. Outside work, Steve enjoys culinary explorations with his family and bike rides for leisure. A proud University of Wisconsin alumnus, Steve currently resides in Minneapolis.
Jack Josephy
SVP of Finance & Strategy
Jack Josephy
As VP of Finance & Strategy, Jack leads Workit Health’s finance organization with tenacity and compassion. He joined Workit in 2021 as Chief of Staff after experience in investment banking, where he advised companies and governments on debt refinancing transactions totaling $85Bn. Jack lives in New York, NY, and loves to cook.
Shannon Brigham, PA-C
VP and Medical Director
Shannon Brigham, PA-C
Shannon is a physician assistant with leadership experience in emergency medicine and a passion for delivering accessible addiction care.
Clare Mulford, MA, LMFT
VP and Clinical Director
Clare Mulford, MA, LMFT
A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience, Clare brings her background in addiction treatment, management, and operations to Workit Health. Clare is committed to providing evidence-based care within the behavioral health space.
Laura Turanchik
VP of Experience and Design
Laura Turanchik
As VP of Experience and Design, Laura uses design-thinking frameworks to align and mobilize effective, outcome-oriented teams focused on improving the member experience through innovation, iteration, and empathy. Her personal and professional interests orient around community building and how spaces and products facilitate people’s sense of belonging and identity.
Patrick Schoeps
VP of Engineering
Patrick Schoeps
As VP of Engineering, Pat manages our engineering and product development at Workit Health. He coordinates product roadmap, design, and development, ensuring that our technical stack exceeds the standards of our members, stakeholders, and staff. Pat is proud to pursue the mission of using technology to help individuals recover from addiction.
Sara Shapiro
VP of People & Culture
Sara Shapiro
As Vice President of People & Culture, Sara is a human capital expert with a behavioral science toolbox. Armed with 13 years of experience and an MS in Applied Anthropology, her passion areas include employee experience, culture, technology, and the future of work in healthcare.
Jaclyn Jutras
VP of Marketing
Jaclyn Jutras
Jaclyn Jutras climbed the ranks within Workit Health from Brand Designer to VP of Marketing and now leads the team in expanding access to compassionate, evidence-based addiction care. With a data-driven approach, Jaclyn focuses on scaling social media authentically, optimizing digital strategy, and enhancing member engagement. Prior to Workit Health, she played a key role in scaling a multi-million dollar e-commerce startup, bringing a deep understanding of growth marketing and brand storytelling. Passionate about making recovery more accessible, Jaclyn is dedicated to connecting people with the support they need to thrive.
Laura Larsen
VP of Client Success
Laura Larsen
Laura is the Vice President of Client Success at Workit Health, where she partners with health plans to deliver compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment. With a background in the payer industry and behavioral health tech, she is dedicated to improving access to high quality, innovative mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Outside of work, Laura is a runner, lover of animals, coffee enthusiast, and enjoys being out in nature with her husband and daughter.
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