Overview:
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) is a leading outpatient treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are committed to treating individuals whose lives have been impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. We do this by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life for those we serve.
We stand behind our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which are the core of our company with our patients and employees. Our leadership team invests to enhance the programs we offer patients to expand access to care and offer flexibility. Patient care is at the heart of everything we do. We want your experience and expertise on our team! When you join our organization, you are connecting to a committed and caring group of colleagues.
We are currently in search of an experienced SUD Therapist for Columbia, MD location. The Therapist I position at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and all of its subsidiaries ("Kolmac" or the "Company") is held by someone who is innovative and committed to learning and developing their counseling skill, working and collaborating with an innovative, inter-disciplinary team. This position requires someone who is invested in patient care and brings a solution-focused attitude and outlook.
Responsibilities:
- This position is in-person Monday through Friday from 12:30-8:30pm
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Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
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Facilitates addiction groups and individual therapy sessions with patients in IOP and OP
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Prepares and presents addiction/recovery education to all patients
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Engages in the following applicable duties: case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative treatment plans, BAMs, discharge planning, partnership with referral sources and/or other providers
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Ensures patient signatures are present on all documents requiring them
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Promotes the organizations image in a positive and professional manner
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Is expected to provide direct care within the range of 50-65% (26 hours for full-time) of weekly work hours
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Works with medical staff and clinical supervisor to meet the co-occurring psychiatric needs of patients.
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Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers
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Responsible for completing documentation within 24 hours of competing a service and meets state and CARF standards
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Completes discharges within 48 hours of patient completing services
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Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP, OP
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Responsible for obtaining signatures from licensed therapist/supervisor for documents requiring a second signature
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Must complete all documentation within 24 hours of completing a service
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Must complete all case management services within the organizations established timeframes: Includes Biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, treatment plan updates, BAMs, Discharges
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Provide evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-V and ASAM level of care criteria
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Has experience applying Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with patients with substance use disorders
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Carries the on-call phone for one week, several times through the year, supporting the needs of any patients in crisis outside of business hours
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Embodies the spirit of a teacher, continually demonstrating positive energy that promotes addiction recovery education and learning, both in and out of group/individual sessions
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Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including treatment team
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Facilitates family and couples therapy with patients when applicable
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Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills
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Is engaging with patients, while promoting and maintaining accountability
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Flexible and creative team player
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Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a program that will grow and expand over the next several years
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the SUD and/or MH field. Group psychotherapy experience preferred, but not required
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Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record
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Knowledgeable and well-versed in various recovery and mental health modalities, including SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, 12-Step, Recovery Dharma, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, etc
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If applicable: Family Systems Therapy, Art and Play Therapy
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If disclosed that the staff member is in recovery from a substance use disorder a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety is required – five years is preferred
Licenses required:
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LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LGADC, LCPC, LCADC or would accept a CSC-AD or CAC-AD in Maryland
We Offer
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Competitive Compensation
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Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
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Life Insurance
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401K
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Paid Professional Development Time
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Paid Vacation Time
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And More!
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health has been a leader in Outpatient Treatment since 1973. Patient care is at the heart of what we do. Kolmac Outpatient Recovery and Concerted Care Group (CCG) have merged to provide addiction treatment and behavioral health treatment services for individuals, families, couples, and groups. We serve communities across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. We are still growing!