Maryland Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

$70K — $91K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in the SUD field (group treatment experience a plus)
  • Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
  • Required credentials: LGPC, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C (Maryland)
  • Strong clinical, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with electronic medical records
  • Familiarity with various recovery modalities - including 12-Step, SMART Recovery, and Harm Reduction
  • Minimum of 3 years continuous sobriety required if in personal recovery

Responsibilities

  • Build collaborative treatment alliances with patients based on their clinical needs
  • Facilitate addiction treatment groups at outpatient levels of care
  • Deliver engaging addiction and recovery education presentations
  • Conduct assessments, case management, and discharge planning
  • Coordinate with referral sources and other healthcare providers
  • Partner with the treatment team to address co-occurring psychiatric needs
  • Maintain clear clinical documentation that meets state and CARF standards
  • Monitor and contribute to patient outcomes like retention and treatment completion
  • Share on-call crisis coverage on a rotating basis as needed
  • Apply Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care in practice

Benefits

  • Quarterly STAR Recognition Program with sponsored trips for outstanding individuals
  • Employee referral bonus through a tiered program
  • Ongoing professional clinical supervision for career growth
  • Free personalized financial advisory services
  • Employee discounts available through Working Advantage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
  • PTO starting at 15 days, accruing over time
  • 7 paid holidays per year
  • Diverse health plan options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Tax-advantaged savings options like HSA, HRA, and FSA
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Company-provided life insurance for peace of mind
Full Job Description
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Therapist - OP

Columbia, Maryland | Full-Time | $34-44/hour

Schedule: Monday- Thursday 12:30p-8:30p, flex day Friday

If you're passionate about client-centered care, thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, and want to grow your clinical skills alongside a team that genuinely has your back - we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
  • Build genuine, collaborative treatment alliances with patients, adapting to their evolving clinical needs
  • Facilitate addiction treatment groups at the OP levels of care
  • Deliver engaging addiction and recovery education presentations
  • Conduct assessments, case management, discharge planning, and coordinate with referral sources and other providers
  • Partner with the treatment team to address co-occurring psychiatric needs
  • Complete evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-5 and ASAM criteria
  • Maintain clear, timely clinical documentation that meets state and CARF standards
  • Track and contribute to measurable outcomes - retention, attendance, program completion, and treatment goal achievement
  • Share on-call coverage on a rotating basis (about one week, a few times per year) to support patients in crisis
  • Bring your experience in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care into daily practice
  • Represent Kolmac/CCG with professionalism and positive energy, in and out of session

Direct patient care makes up roughly 55% of the role, depending on program needs.
What You Bring
  • 2+ years of experience in the SUD field (group treatment experience a plus, not required)
  • Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
    • Required Credentials (one of the following): LGPC, LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C (Maryland)
  • Strong clinical, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Comfort working in an electronic medical record system
  • Familiarity with a range of recovery modalities - 12-Step, SMART Recovery, Harm Reduction, Recovery Dharma, Women for Sobriety, and more
  • A flexible, creative, team-first mindset, ready to grow with an expanding program
  • If in personal recovery: minimum of 3 years continuous sobriety required (5+ preferred)
What We Offer

Benefits Include:
  • STAR Recognition Program - Quarterly company-sponsored trip for highlighted individuals.
  • Employee Referral Bonus - Earn rewards through our tiered referral program when you help us bring great people on board
  • Clinical Supervision - Ongoing professional support to help you grow in your career
  • Free Financial Advisor - Personalized financial guidance at no cost to you
  • Employee Discounts - Exclusive savings through Working Advantage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for life's challenges, available when you need it
  • PTO - Start with 15 days and accrue more over time
  • Paid Holidays - 7 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, Dental & Vision - Multiple plan options to fit your needs, including Kaiser Permanente with wellness and self-care resources
  • Tax-Advantaged Savings - HSA, HRA, and FSA options available
  • Disability Coverage - Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life Insurance - Company-provided coverage for your peace of mind


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