Adolescent PHP Mental Health Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health•Columbia, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is seeking a licensed adolescent PHP therapist to provide evidence-based mental health treatment in person at its Columbia, Maryland location. The position works Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in a collaborative, interdisciplinary outpatient and intensive outpatient care setting. The therapist builds therapeutic relationships and provides individual, group, and family treatment for adolescents in PHP levels of care. The role includes developing person-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans; assessing mental health and determining level of care; educating patients about diagnoses, treatment, and symptom management; and designing and facilitating process, psychoeducational, and skills groups. The therapist collaborates with psychiatrists, nurses, fellow therapists, families, referral sources, and external providers, and contributes to treatment planning, consultations, and discharge planning. Clinical documentation must be completed accurately and promptly. Kolmac describes a supportive clinical environment with realistic, consistent caseloads, evidence-based standards, opportunities for growth and leadership, and approximately 50–65% direct patient care. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.

Requirements

At least 2 years of direct clinical experience providing mental health treatment.
Master’s degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field.
Active independent licensure: LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, or LCSW.
Strong working knowledge of CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care.
Comfort using electronic medical records (EMR).
Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

EMDR experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adolescents in PHP levels of care.
Develop and maintain person-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans.
Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and level-of-care determinations.
Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment approaches, and symptom management.
Design and deliver process, psychoeducational, and skills groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and mental wellness.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow therapists to provide integrated mental health care.
Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning.
Coordinate care with families, referral sources, and external providers as appropriate.
Support excellent patient care, measured through clinical outcomes such as retention, attendance, program completion, and transitions from IOP to OP.
Complete clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.