SUD Outpatient Therapist – Hybrid, CBT & Recovery

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The SUD Outpatient Therapist at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and all its subsidiaries in Arlington, VA is responsible for individual and group therapy, assessments, and treatment planning as part of the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes accurate clinical documentation and a supportive environment that promotes patient recovery.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 12:30pm–8:30pm with hybrid work in Arlington, VA & DC.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavioral health, preferably with IOP or outpatient programs.
• Experience in conducting assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions.
• Strong understanding of DSM-5 diagnoses and mental health disorders.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, and other therapeutic modalities.
• 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.
• Coordinates 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 the 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, successful program completion, and transitions between levels of care.
• 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

Behavioral health exp

DSM-5 knowledge

Therapy interventions

EHR proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field

Job description

The SUD Outpatient Therapist at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and all its subsidiaries in Arlington, VA is responsible for individual and group therapy, assessments, and treatment planning as part of the interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes accurate clinical documentation and a supportive environment that promotes patient recovery.

Schedule is Monday–Friday 12:30pm–8:30pm with hybrid work in Arlington, VA & DC.