Substance Use Disorder PHP Therapist

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 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 a SUD PHP Therapist to deliver evidence-based care in PHP/IOP settings, leading groups and individual sessions.

You will collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other clinicians, develop person-centered treatment plans, and document care timely.

The role emphasizes 50-65% direct patient care and growth opportunities in a mission-driven, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience providing mental health treatment.
• Strong knowledge of CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care; EMDR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adults in PHP levels of care.
• 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.
• Design and deliver process, psychoeducational and skills groups focusing on emotional regulation, coping skills, and mental wellness.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow therapists for integrated care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with families, referral sources, and external providers as appropriate.

Skills

CBT

DBT

ACT

trauma-informed care

EMR

Education

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

State licensure: LGADC/LGPC/LMSW/LCADC/LCPC/LCSW/LCSW-C/LPC

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

SUD PHP Therapist – Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

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

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 patients and clinicians.

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

What You’ll Do:

As PHP SUD 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 and family sessions, and contribute to integrated treatment plans within our innovative outpatient, and intensive outpatient settings.

Clinical Responsibilities Include:

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adults in PHP levels of care
• Develop andmaintainperson-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 insightandempowerment
• 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
• Coordinate 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 IOP, OP
• Complete clinical documentation accurately andtimely

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
• MD: LGADC, LGPC, LMSW, LCADC, LCPC, LCSW, LCSW-C, LPC
• 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

Why Clinicians Choose Kolmac

• Clinician well-being matters — supportive leadership andrealistic, consistentcaseloads
• 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 healinganddignity

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

Work in person at our Columbia, MD location from 9:00 - 5:00 PM Monday-Friday.

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.