SUD Therapist Day IOP

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health•Washington, DC

4d•$34 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) are seeking an experienced SUD Therapist for the Day Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at their Washington, DC location. The therapist provides compassionate, evidence-based, client-centered care to people affected by substance use and mental health disorders. The role involves working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, developing counseling skills, and bringing a solution-focused approach to patient care. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pay is $34–$44 per hour, depending on experience and licensure. The therapist may provide direct care for up to 55% of weekly work hours, depending on program and position, and carries the on-call phone for one week several times during the year to support patients in crisis outside business hours, when applicable.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working in the substance use disorder field.
Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills.
Ability to engage patients while promoting and maintaining accountability.
Flexible, creative team-player approach.
Versatility and willingness to work in a program expected to grow and expand.
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: one of LGSW, LISW, LGPC, or LPC.
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.
Five years of continuous sobriety is preferred for employees who disclose being in recovery from a substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

Develop collaborative, individualized treatment alliances with patients and respond to changing clinical needs throughout treatment.
Facilitate addiction treatment groups in IOP and outpatient levels of care.
Prepare and present addiction and recovery education 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 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 outcomes such as retention, attendance, program completion, transitions from IOP to outpatient care, 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.
Attend and prepare for professional meetings, including treatment-team meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.