PRN Mental Health Therapist

Kolmac-Integrated-Behavioral-Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Professional Development Time

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Vacation Time

Job summary

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health in Arlington, VA, seeks a PRN Mental Health Therapist to join our outpatient team. The role focuses on providing treatment groups in IOP/OP, engaging in case management, and supporting addiction recovery education.

Flexible PM availability is required, with on-call duties periodically. Candidates must hold LGPC, LPC, LGSW, or LCSW credentials and have at least 2 years in mental health, with EMR experience and knowledge of recovery modalities.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills.
• Engaging with patients while promoting accountability.
• Flexible and creative team player.
• Versatility and willingness to grow with the program.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in mental health.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Knowledgeable and well-versed in various recovery modalities.

Responsibilities

• Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
• Facilitates mental health 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, measured through outcomes like retention and completion
• Responsible for obtaining signatures from licensed therapist/supervisor when applicable
• Carries the on call phone for one week, several times through the year for crises outside business hours
• Has experience with Motivational Interviewing and CBT and trauma-informed care approaches
• Embodies the spirit of a teacher, promoting addiction recovery education
• Attends and is prepared for professional meetings, including treatment team
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical skills

Verbal skills

Patient engagement

Team player

EMR experience

Education

LGPC, LPC, LGSW, or LCSW

Job description

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 beenimpactedby 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.

Weare dedicated to a client-centered mission that achieves measurable outcomes through a culture of diversity and inclusion. Driven by our innovative integrated behavioral model, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact every day.

We stand behind our commitment to diversity,equityand inclusion, which are the core of our company with our patients and employees. Our leadership team investsto enhancethe 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 andexpertiseon our team! When you join our organization, you areconnectingto a committed and caring group of colleagues.

We arecurrently in search ofan experienced PRN Mental Health Therapist for our Arlington, VA location. The Mental Health 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.

Schedule

PRN would provide availability for PM group coverage 5:30-8:30, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
• Facilitates mental health 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 theorganizationsimage 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 allappropriate supportservices, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers
• Responsible formaintainingtimelyandwell writtendocumentation 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
• Carries theon callphone for one week, several times through the year - supporting the needs of any patients in crisis outside of our business hourswhen applicable
• Has experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care approaches
• Embodies the spirit of a teacher, continuallydemonstratingpositive 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 andmaintainingaccountability
• 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 mental health 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.

Licenses and other required credentials:

• LGPC, LPC, LGSW, or LCSW

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
• AndMore!

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!