PRN Mental Health Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group are seeking an experienced PRN Mental Health Therapist for their Washington, DC location. The position is for someone committed to patient care, continued development of counseling skills, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The therapist provides mental health and addiction treatment in intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (OP) settings, supports patients with co-occurring psychiatric needs, and contributes to treatment planning, education, and care coordination. PRN availability is needed for evening group coverage from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., as needed. The role also includes carrying the on-call phone for one week several times during the year to support patients in crisis outside business hours, when applicable.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years' experience working in the mental health field.
Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills.
Ability to engage patients while promoting and maintaining accountability.
Flexible and creative team player.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work in a program that will grow and expand.
Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record.
Knowledge of various recovery modalities.
Required credential: LGPC, LCSW, LPC, or LGSW.

Nice To Haves

Group treatment experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop a mutual, collaborative, and individualized treatment alliance with patients, adapting to changing clinical needs throughout treatment.
Provide availability for PRN evening group coverage from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., as needed.
Facilitate mental health treatment groups at IOP and OP levels of care.
Prepare and present addiction and recovery education presentations to patients.
Conduct case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative treatment goals, discharge planning, and partnership with referral sources or other providers.
Promote the organization's image in a positive and professional manner.
Provide direct care for up to 55% of weekly work hours, depending on program and position.
Work with the treatment team to meet patients' co-occurring psychiatric needs.
Coordinate appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers.
Maintain timely, well-written documentation that meets state and CARF standards.
Support excellent patient care, measured through clinical outcomes such as retention, attendance, program completion, transitions from IOP to OP, and treatment goal attainment.
Obtain signatures from a licensed therapist or supervisor on documents requiring a second signature, when applicable.
Carry the on-call phone for one week several times during the year and support patients in crisis outside business hours, when applicable.
Use Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and trauma-informed care approaches.
Promote addiction recovery education and learning in group and individual sessions.
Attend and prepare for professional meetings, including treatment team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.