Outpatient Adolescent Mental Health Therapist

Kolmac-Integrated-Behavioral-Health; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health in Columbia, MD is seeking an Outpatient Adolescent Mental Health Therapist to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary team. You will build strong therapeutic relationships, deliver evidence-based treatment, and lead individual and group sessions for teens in a in-person setting.

You will develop person-centered treatment plans, perform assessments, educate patients about diagnoses and coping strategies, and contribute to discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience delivering mental health treatment.
• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care.
• EMDR experience is highly preferred.
• Comfort using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adolescents.
• Work in person at our Columbia, Maryland location.
• Develop and maintain person-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and level-of-care determinations.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment approaches, and symptom management.
• Design and deliver engaging process, psychoeducational and skills groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and mental wellness.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow therapists to provide integrated care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning.
• Case management with families, referral sources, and external providers as appropriate.
• Demonstrate commitment to excellent patient care via clinical outcomes (retention, attendance, completion).
• Provide crisis support through a shared on-call rotation.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CBT

DBT

ACT

Trauma-informed care

EMDR

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field

Tools

EMR

Job description

Outpatient Adolescent Mental Health Therapist

Columbia, Maryland, United States

Outpatient Adolescent Mental Health Therapist

Healing Minds.Transforming Lives.Building the Future of Behavioral Health

Columbia, Maryland, United States

Are you a dedicated mental health therapist looking for a role where your clinical expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your work truly changes lives? At Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health, we specialize in comprehensive, evidence-based mental health treatment, delivered through a collaborative, interdisciplinary model that supports both clients and clinicians.

We are seeking skilled, compassionate therapists who are ready to join us in making a lasting impact.

What You’ll Do

As a Mental Health Therapist at Kolmac, you will be at the center of patient care—building strong therapeutic relationships and delivering high-quality, evidence-based treatment. You’ll lead therapy groups, facilitate individual sessions, and contribute to integrated treatment plans within our collaborative treatment environment.

Clinical Responsibilities Include:

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adolescents.


• Work in person at our Columbia, Maryland location


• Develop and maintain person-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans


• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and level-of-care determinations


• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment approaches, and symptom management to support insight, empowerment, and recovery


• Design and deliver engaging process, psychoeducational and skills groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and mental wellness.


• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow therapists to provide integrated mental health care


• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning


• Case management services such as, but not limited to, coordinated care with families, referral sources, and external providers as appropriate


• Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from one level of care to another.


• Provide crisis support through a shared on-call rotation


• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely


• Other duties as assigned.

Why Mental Health Clinicians Choose Kolmac

• Clinician well-being matters — supportive leadership and realistic, consistent caseloads


• Mental-health focused care with evidence-based clinical standards


• Collaborative team environment with psychiatry, nursing, and peer support


• Growth & leadership opportunities as our mental health programs expand


• Meaningful clinical time (50-65% direct patient care)


• A mission-driven culture centered on healing and dignity

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience providing mental health treatment


• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field


• Strong working knowledge of CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care


• EMDR experience is highly preferred


• Comfort using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)


• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care and professional growth


• The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both adolescents and adults.

Compensation

Our tiered compensation structure is designed to reward you as your practice grows. You’ll earn a percentage of every individual and group counseling session you provide, so as your caseload grows, so do your earnings, putting you in control of your income.

Therapists with a consistent caseload can earn up to $100,000 annually, and our top performers earn even more.

Benefits

• Kolmac offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.

Ready to Do the Work That Matters Most?

At Kolmac, we don’t just hire therapists—we invest in mental health professionals who want to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting difference.

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