Licensed Mental Health Adolescent / Family Therapist

Kolmac Clinic•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Front Lines of Healing and Hope Adolescent/Family Therapist – Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health Empowering Recovery | Transforming Lives | Building the Future of Behavioral Health Are you a passionate clinician driven by purpose and progress? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where innovation meets compassion? At Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health , we don’t just provide care — we redefine it. Our interdisciplinary teams are breaking new ground in integrated mental health and addiction treatment, and we’re looking for skilled therapists ready to join us in making a lasting impact. Responsibilities What You’ll D o: The Adolescent Mental Health Therapist provides high-quality, evidence-based mental health services to adolescents and their families. This role involves conducting assessments, creating individualized treatment plans, and delivering therapy in a supportive, trauma-informed environment. The therapist collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to promote emotional, social, and behavioral wellness for adolescent clients. Key responsibilities include: Ability to work in person at our Washington, DC facility Monday-Thursday 12:30pm - 8:30pm & remote option for Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations Provide individual, group, and family therapy using developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive interventions Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans with measurable goals aligned to client strengths, needs, and progress Monitor and document client progress according to professional standards and agency policies Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, school personnel, and other providers to ensure continuity of care Respond to crisis situations with appropriate de-escalation and safety interventions Participate in clinical team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development Educate clients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources Maintain timely, accurate electronic health records and comply with confidentiality and ethical standards Support program development initiatives when needed Building authentic, person-centered therapeutic alliances with your patients Leading engaging group and individual psychotherapy sessions Provided patient education by clearly explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and the implications of their condition, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their care and promoting improved health outcome Creating dynamic mental health education presentations Engage in case management responsibilities including assessments, collaborative treatment plans, discharge planning and managing partnerships with referral sources and other providers Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP, OP Collaborating with medical, clinical, and administrative staff to deliver exceptional, wraparound care Maintaining timely and thorough documentation (24–48-hour turnaround) Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members and other support providers Participating in crisis support through a shared on-call rotation Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including a treatment team Provide evaluations for psychiatric disorders using the DSM-V level of care criteria Contributing to clinical excellence through outcome-driven care, family support, and treatment team collaboration

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years mental health experience working in clinical direct patient care
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or related field required.
Working knowledge of CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-informed care
Experience working with adolescents in outpatient, school, residential, or community mental health settings strongly preferred.
Comfort using Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
A desire to grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself
Licensure in one of the following: DC: Independently licensed in DC
If you are personally in recovery, a minimum of three years continuous sobriety is required , five years preferred.

Nice To Haves

EMDR experience is a major plus!

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations
Provide individual, group, and family therapy using developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive interventions
Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans with measurable goals aligned to client strengths, needs, and progress
Monitor and document client progress according to professional standards and agency policies
Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, school personnel, and other providers to ensure continuity of care
Respond to crisis situations with appropriate de-escalation and safety interventions
Participate in clinical team meetings, case consultations, and ongoing professional development
Educate clients and families on mental health conditions, coping strategies, and community resources
Maintain timely, accurate electronic health records and comply with confidentiality and ethical standards
Support program development initiatives when needed
Building authentic, person-centered therapeutic alliances with your patients
Leading engaging group and individual psychotherapy sessions
Provided patient education by clearly explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and the implications of their condition, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their care and promoting improved health outcome
Creating dynamic mental health education presentations
Engage in case management responsibilities including assessments, collaborative treatment plans, discharge planning and managing partnerships with referral sources and other providers
Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP, OP
Collaborating with medical, clinical, and administrative staff to deliver exceptional, wraparound care
Maintaining timely and thorough documentation (24–48-hour turnaround)
Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members and other support providers
Participating in crisis support through a shared on-call rotation
Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including a treatment team
Provide evaluations for psychiatric disorders using the DSM-V level of care criteria
Contributing to clinical excellence through outcome-driven care, family support, and treatment team collaboration