Engaging with patients while promoting accountability
Flexible and creative team player
Versatile and willing to adapt in a growing program
Minimum of 2 years' experience in the SUD field
Experience with electronic medical records
Knowledgeable in various recovery modalities
If in recovery, a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety required
Responsibilities
Develop treatment alliances that are collaborative and individualized
Facilitate addiction treatment groups at IOP and OP levels
Prepare and present addiction/recovery education to patients
Engage in case management sessions, including assessments and discharge planning
Promote the organization's image positively and professionally
Provide direct care up to 55% of weekly hours
Coordinate care with support services and referral sources
Maintain timely documentation meeting state and CARF standards
Demonstrate commitment to excellent patient care through clinical outcomes
Provide evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-V and ASAM criteria
Carry the on-call phone to support patients in crisis outside business hours
Utilize Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approaches
Attend and prepare for professional meetings
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Professional Development Time
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid Vacation Time
And More!
Full Job Description
We are currently in search of an experienced SUD Day IOP Therapist for our Washington, DC location. The SUD Therapist position at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and all of its subsidiaries ("Kolmac" or the "Company") is held by someone who is innovative and committed to learning and developing their counseling skill, working and collaborating with an innovative, inter-disciplinary team. This position requires someone who is invested in patient care and brings a solution-focused attitude and outlook.
Pay: $34-44/hour pending experience and licensure
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Responsibilities
Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
Facilitates addiction treatment groups in the IOP and OP levels of care
Prepares and presents addiction/recovery education presentations to all patients
Engages in case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative treatment goals, discharge planning, partnership with referral sources and/or other providers
Promotes the organizations image in a positive and professional manner
Is expected to provide direct care up to 55% of weekly work hours depending on program and position
Works with treatment team to meet the co-occurring psychiatric needs of patients
Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers
Responsible for maintaining timely and well written documentation that meets state and CARF standards
Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP to OP, treatment goal attainment, etc
Responsible for obtaining signatures from licensed therapist/supervisor for documents requiring a second signature when applicable
Provide evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-V and ASAM level of care criteria
Carries the on call phone for one week, several times through the year - supporting the needs of any patients in crisis outside of our business hours when applicable
Has experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care approaches
Embodies the spirit of a teacher, continually demonstrating positive energy that promotes addiction recovery education and learning, both in and out of group/individual sessions
Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including treatment team
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills
Is engaging with patients, while promoting and maintaining accountability
Flexible and creative team player
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work in a program that will grow and expand over the next several years
Minimum of 2 years' experience working in the SUD field. Group treatment experience preferred, but not required
Experience and comfort working with an electronic medical record
Knowledgeable and well-versed in various recovery modalities, including SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety, 12-Step, Recovery Dharma, Harm Reduction, etc
If disclosed that the staff member is in recovery from a substance use disorder a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety is required - five years is preferred
Licenses and other required credentials: LGSW, LISW, LGPC, LPC
We Offer
Competitive Compensation
Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Professional Development Time
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid Vacation Time
And More!
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health has been a leader in Outpatient Treatment since 1973. Patient care is at the heart of what we do. Kolmac Outpatient Recovery and Concerted Care Group (CCG) have merged to provide addiction treatment and behavioral health treatment services for individuals, families, couples, and groups. We serve communities across Maryland, DC, Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. We are still growing!
