Substance Use Disorder PHP Therapist New Columbia, MD

Kolmac; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 Therapist to deliver evidence-based therapy across PHP and IOP settings. You will lead groups, conduct individual and family sessions, and contribute to integrated treatment plans within our outpatient programs.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of direct clinical experience, a relevant Master’s degree, and credentials such as LGADC/LGPC/LMSW.

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.
• Familiar with 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.
• Design and deliver process, psychoeducational and skills groups focused on regulation and coping.

Skills

CBT

DBT

Trauma-informed care

EMR familiarity

Education

Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, MFT, or related field

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

Tools

EMR systems

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.

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