Addiction Counselor / Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative team dedicated to improving lives through evidence-based treatment. As an Addiction Counselor/Therapist, you will provide essential support to individuals facing substance use and mental health challenges. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively within a dedicated team, ensuring that patient care remains at the forefront of your efforts. With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, you will be part of an organization that values your experience and expertise while providing comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Paid Clinical Supervision

Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Professional Development Time

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Vacation Time

Qualifications

• Minimum two years supervised counseling experience required.
• Experience in substance abuse and group therapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and individual therapy for SUD and mental health disorders.
• Develop patient-centered treatment plans and facilitate addiction treatment groups.

Skills

Crisis Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Group Therapy

Substance Abuse Counseling

Education

CAC

CAC-AD

CSC

ADT

LGPC

LMSW

LCPC

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

Overview

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) is a leading outpatient treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are committed to treating individuals whose lives have been impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. We do this by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life for those we serve.

We stand behind our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are the core of our company with our patients and employees. Our leadership team invests to enhance the programs we offer patients to expand access to care and offer flexibility. Patient care is at the heart of everything we do. We want your experience and expertise on our team! When you join our organization, you are connecting to a committed and caring group of colleagues.

This Addiction Counselor/Therapist role is based out of our Lutherville/Timonium, MD center. The Addiction Counselor/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 skills, 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.

Responsibilities

• Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm in person at our Lutherville / Timonium center
• Rotating Saturday group facilitation 9 am - 12 pm. Approximately one time every 6 - 8 weeks. Virtual Saturday Group only
• Provides case management services which support a positive treatment outcome
• Serves as therapist in IOP and continued care groups, as well as provide individual therapy as needed for SUD and/or mental health disorders
• Organizes and makes educational presentations related to behavioral health and recovery
• Develop patient-centered treatment plans based on results from the screening tools and bio psychosocial assessment
• Collaborates with medical staff and treatment team as a whole
• Consults with family members and referral sources in order to coordinate patient care
• Ensures adequate case management services are identified and addressed
• Responsible for maintaining electronic health records which include documentation of treatment activity and progress
• Ensures that patient records are accurate, comprehensive and meet regulatory standards
• 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
• 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-TR and ASAM level of care criteria
• Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including treatment team
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To join us, you’ll need to have one of the following:

• CAC
• CAC-AD
• CSC
• ADT
• LGPC
• LMSW
• LCPC

And...

• A minimum of two years supervised counseling experience
• Previous experience in substance abuse
• Group therapy experience
• Familiarity working within an EMR
• Solid crisis management skills
• Strong administrative, verbal, and written communication skills

We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Company Paid Clinical Supervision
• Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Development Time
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Vacation Time
• And More!
• Competitive compensation with a base pay ranging from $28 to $44 an hour (based on experience, licensure level, and qualifications).

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!