SUD Evening IOP Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health•Towson, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) are seeking an experienced SUD IOP Evening Therapist for their Towson, Maryland location. The position involves providing compassionate, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment in an integrated behavioral health setting. The therapist develops collaborative, individualized treatment relationships with patients, facilitates addiction treatment and education, supports case management and care coordination, and works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to address co-occurring psychiatric needs. The role requires a solution-focused approach, investment in patient care, and a commitment to continued learning and counseling skill development. Direct care may account for up to 55% of weekly work hours, depending on the program and position. The therapist also carries an on-call phone for one week several times during 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 and creative team player.
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.
Experience and comfort 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: LGADC, LGPC, LMSW, LCADC, or LCSW.
If the staff member 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.
If the staff member discloses being in recovery from a substance use disorder, 5 years of continuous sobriety is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a mutual, collaborative, and individualized treatment alliance with patients, responding to changing clinical needs throughout treatment.
Facilitate addiction 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 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 and clinical outcomes, including patient 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 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 and beyond.
Attend and prepare for professional meetings, including treatment team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.