SUD OP Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health • Towson, MD

10d • $34 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) provide outpatient treatment for individuals affected by substance use and mental health disorders. The organization emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based, client-centered care, measurable outcomes, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and an integrated behavioral health model.

The SUD OP Evening Therapist works at the Towson, Maryland location as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role is suited to an experienced, innovative clinician committed to developing counseling skills, providing patient-centered care, and taking a solution-focused approach. The position provides direct care for up to 55% of weekly work hours, depending on the program and position, and includes carrying 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 over the next several years.
• 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 credentials: LGADC, LGPC, LMSW, LCADC, or LCSW.

Nice To Haves

• Group treatment experience is preferred but not required.
• If the staff member discloses recovery from a substance use disorder, at least three years of continuous sobriety is required; five years is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a mutual, collaborative, individualized treatment alliance with patients, adapting to changing clinical needs throughout treatment.
• Facilitate addiction treatment groups at 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 partnership 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 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, 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid professional development time
• Student loan repayment program
• Paid vacation time
• Competitive compensation of $34–$44 per hour, depending on experience and licensure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed