Outpatient PHP Therapist — Evidence-Based Addiction Care

Kolmac-Integrated-Behavioral-Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 46,838 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is seeking a PHP Therapist to provide individual and group therapy within our Partial Hospitalization Program, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive mental health care.

The role includes assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation in line with CARF and state standards, while supporting patient recovery and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health, preferably with PHP or outpatient programs.
• Experience in conducting assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong understanding of DSM-5 diagnoses and mental health disorders.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations and diagnostic screenings using DSM-V and ASAM criteria.
• Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct care through evidence-based individual and group therapy sessions, including psychoeducational and addiction recovery groups at IOP and OP levels of care.
• Deliver clinical interventions grounded in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, and other best-practice modalities.
• Facilitate case management sessions, including treatment goal setting, discharge planning, and collaboration with referral sources and external providers.
• Educate clients on mental health conditions, treatment options, recovery strategies, and coping skills.
• Coordinate care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers.
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings to review client progress and coordinate holistic care.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support patients in crisis after hours, as needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in alignment with organizational, state, and CARF standards.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, case managers, and other providers to meet co-occurring psychiatric and substance use needs of patients.
• Develop and maintain a therapeutic alliance that is collaborative, individualized, and adaptable to evolving clinical needs.
• Promote the organization’s image in a professional, supportive, and educational manner within the community and with referral partners.
• Stay informed on current clinical practices, regulatory changes, and advancements in the behavioral health field.
• Demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence, as measured by outcomes such as patient retention, treatment goal achievement, and successful program completion.
• Obtain necessary secondary signatures on documentation from licensed supervisors when applicable.
• Attend all required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

DSM-5 knowledge

EHR proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is seeking a PHP Therapist to provide individual and group therapy within our Partial Hospitalization Program, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive mental health care.

The role includes assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and ensuring accurate clinical documentation in line with CARF and state standards, while supporting patient recovery and wellbeing.