PRN Mental Health Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health•Arlington, VA

3d•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 and evidence-based treatment. The organization emphasizes a client-centered mission, diversity, equity, inclusion, and an innovative integrated behavioral model. They are seeking an experienced PRN Mental Health Therapist for their Arlington, VA location. This role requires an innovative and committed individual who is invested in patient care and brings a solution-focused attitude. The PRN position involves providing availability for PM group coverage as needed.

Requirements

Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills.
Is engaging with patients, while promoting and maintaining accountability.
Flexible and creative 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 mental health field.
Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record.
Knowledgeable and well-versed in various recovery modalities.
LGPC, LPC, LGSW, or LCSW

Nice To Haves

Group treatment experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment.
Facilitates mental health 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, partnership with referral sources and/or other providers.
Promotes the organizations image in a positive and professional manner.
Is expected to provide direct care up to 55% of weekly work hours depending on program and position.
Works with 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.
Responsible for maintaining timely and well written documentation that meets state and CARF standards.
Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP to OP, treatment goal attainment, etc.
Responsible for obtaining signatures from licensed therapist/supervisor for documents requiring a second signature when applicable.
Carries the on call phone for one week, several times through the year – supporting the needs of any patients in crisis outside of our business hours when applicable.
Has experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care approaches.
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.
Other duties as assigned.