Senior SEO Strategist

We are seeking an experienced, highly technical, and strategically minded Senior SEO Strategist to help drive organic growth across a portfolio of behavioral healthcare and mental health treatment brands. Reporting directly to the Head of SEO Strategy, this individual will independently manage and execute sophisticated SEO initiatives spanning technical optimization, content strategy, local SEO, AI-driven search visibility, and performance analytics.

This role is a 1099 Contractor (1-4 months) with the potential to become a full time position.

The ideal candidate is an established SEO expert who can confidently manage complex projects, diagnose performance challenges, develop actionable strategies, and coordinate implementation across multiple departments. This role requires an individual who understands not only how to execute SEO initiatives but also why specific strategies work, how to measure their effectiveness, and when to adjust direction. We are looking for someone who can take a strategic objective and independently turn it into a fully executed initiative that goes well beyond surface level SEO efforts.

• 1. Must be 21 years or older to apply for this position.
• 2. Successful completion of the ADP Selective Screening Services background check as well as any other state, federal or company required background/record check.
• 3. Education Requirement:
• 4. Experience Requirement: 7+ years of progressive, hands-on SEO experience with demonstrated ownership of complex SEO initiatives.
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  Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to work on a computer/keyboard, use electronic systems, communicate with others through written and verbal formats, ability to sit for long periods of time, listening, reading comprehension, lifting up to 10 lbs.

• 1. Ability to operate standard office machines and equipment, including telephones, computers, copy machines, fax machines, calculators, scanners, and shredders.
• 2. Ability to be professional and maintain a positive attitude and relationships with coworkers.
• 3. Excel at both written and verbal communications to convey essential information; must be able to utilize the proper linguistic syntax and spelling.
• 4. Knowledge of clinical and medical terminology as it relates to the delivery of clinical care to the clients within our programs as required by our payers.
• 5. Knowledge of the clinical, medical, and miscellaneous services provided to the clients.
• 6. Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Quickbooks, Collaborate MD, Net Suite, and G Suite products.
• 7. Advanced technical SEO expertise, including structured data, website architecture, JavaScript rendering, crawl optimization, and indexing.
• 8. Demonstrated experience managing SEO for multiple websites or large-scale websites.
• 9. Expert proficiency with Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, and Semrush or Ahrefs.
• 10. Extensive experience developing and executing content strategies, keyword clusters, and internal linking frameworks.
• 11. Strong understanding of multi-location SEO and Google Business Profile optimization.
• 12. Working knowledge of AI search and emerging organic discovery technologies.
• 13. Ability to independently diagnose complex SEO challenges and implement effective solutions.
• 14. Strong analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities.
• 15. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and nontechnical teams.

The Senior SEO Strategist will be responsible for all the following, and additional duties may be removed or assigned as needed. These include but are not limited to:

• a. Independently conduct comprehensive technical audits across multiple websites
• b. Identify and resolve issues involving crawlability, indexing, rendering, canonicalization, redirects, and site performance
• c. Develop scalable website architectures, URL structures, and internal linking strategies
• d. Implement and validate structured data and entity relationships
• e. Coordinate technical recommendations with development teams and validate implementation
• f. Monitor algorithm updates, diagnose organic performance fluctuations, and develop recovery strategies

• a. Conduct advanced keyword research, competitive analysis, and search intent mapping
• b. Build comprehensive topical clusters, content hierarchies, and keyword-to-URL strategies
• c. Develop SEO content briefs and detailed…