IOP Addiction Counselor

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health•Elkton, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) is a leading outpatient treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic region, committed to treating individuals impacted by substance use and mental health disorders through compassionate, evidence-based treatment. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and invests in enhancing programs to expand access to care and offer flexibility. Patient care is central to their mission. The Addiction Counselor position requires an innovative and committed individual who is eager to learn and develop counseling skills, collaborating within an inter-disciplinary team. This role demands a strong focus on patient care and a solution-focused approach.

Requirements

Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills.
Engaging with patients while promoting and maintaining accountability.
Flexibility and creativity as a team player.
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a program that will grow and expand over the next several years.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the SUD field.
Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record.
Knowledgeable and well-versed in various recovery modalities, including SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, 12-Step, Recovery Dharma, Harm Reduction, etc.
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.
ADT, CSC-AD, or CAC-AD in Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Group treatment experience preferred, but not required.
Experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed care approaches.

Responsibilities

Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment.
Facilitates addiction treatment groups in the IOP and OP levels of care.
Prepares and presents addiction/recovery education presentations to all patients.
Engages in case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative treatment goals, discharge planning, and partnership with referral sources and/or other providers.
Promotes the organization's image in a positive and professional manner.
Provides direct care up to 55% of weekly work hours depending on program and position.
Works with the treatment team to meet the co-occurring psychiatric needs of patients.
Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers.
Maintains timely and well-written documentation that meets state and CARF standards.
Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, measured through clinical outcomes such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP to OP, and treatment goal attainment.
Obtains signatures from licensed therapist/supervisor for documents requiring a second signature when applicable.
Provides evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-V and ASAM level of care criteria.
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.
Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including treatment team meetings.
Other duties as assigned.