SUD Evening IOP Therapist

Kolmac•Towson, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) are outpatient providers treating individuals affected by substance use and mental health disorders. The organization offers compassionate, evidence-based, client-centered care through an integrated behavioral health model and emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The SUD IOP Evening Therapist works at the Towson, Maryland location as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing substance use disorder treatment and supporting patients’ recovery. The role calls for an innovative, learning-oriented clinician committed to patient care and a solution-focused approach. The position may involve providing direct care for up to 55% of weekly work hours, depending on the program and position, and carrying an on-call phone for one week several times throughout the year to support patients in crisis outside business hours when applicable.

Requirements

Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills.
Ability to engage patients while promoting and maintaining accountability.
Flexible, creative team-player approach.
Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work in a program expected to grow and expand.
At least 2 years of experience working in the substance use disorder field.
Comfort and experience working with an electronic medical record.
Knowledge of recovery modalities including SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, 12-Step, Recovery Dharma, and harm reduction.
Required credential: one of LGADC, LGPC, LMSW, LCADC, or LCSW.
If the employee discloses being in recovery from a substance use disorder, at least 3 years of continuous sobriety is required.

Nice To Haves

Group treatment experience is preferred but not required.
Five years of continuous sobriety is preferred for employees who disclose being in recovery from a substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

Develop a mutual, collaborative, individualized treatment alliance with patients and respond to changing clinical needs throughout treatment.
Facilitate addiction treatment groups in intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient (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 coordination with referral sources and 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 the program and position.
Work with the treatment team to address 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 as measured by clinical outcomes, including retention, attendance, program completion, transitions from IOP to OP, and treatment goal attainment.
Obtain signatures from a licensed therapist or supervisor for documents requiring a second signature, when applicable.
Evaluate substance use disorders using DSM-V and ASAM level-of-care criteria.
Carry the on-call phone for one week several times during the year, supporting 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 and in other interactions.
Attend and prepare for professional meetings, including treatment team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.