Summary
Type
full-time
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About this role
Overview
The Addiction Counselor I 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.
Responsibilities
- Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
- Facilitates addiction 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 organization’s 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, 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
- Provide evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-V-TR and ASAM level of care criteria
- Participates in a rotating on call schedule for approximately one week, several times through the year – supporting the needs of any patients in crisis outside of our business hours when applicable
- Has experience with Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma informed care approaches
- Embodies the spirit of a teacher, continually demonstrating positive 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
Must Haves:
- Strong clinical, verbal, and writing skills
- Is engaging with patients, while promoting and maintaining accountability
- 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 SUD 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, including SMART Recovery, 12-Step, Recovery Dharma, Harm Reduction, etc.
- If disclosed that the staff member is in recovery from a substance use disorder a minimum of three years of continuous sobriety is required – five years is preferred
Licenses and Other Required Credentials:
- Master’s degree required, licensure (LSW, LCSW, LAPC, LPC, LMFT) preferred.
The base pay for this position pays up to $85,000 a year Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, licensure, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
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!
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Other facts
About Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health provides outpatient detox, rehabilitation, and treatment for adults with alcohol, drug, and co-occurring disorders.
The goal of Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health is to help patient’s establish a satisfying life without alcohol or other addictive drugs. Kolmac provides outpatient detox, medication assisted treatment, and addiction treatment for adults in locations throughout DC, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our outpatient program is made up of the three traditional phases of drug and alcohol addiction treatment program: detoxification, rehabilitation and continuing care.
What you'll do
- The SUD Therapist IOP develops treatment alliances with patients and facilitates addiction treatment groups. They also engage in case management, coordinate care, and maintain documentation to meet clinical standards.
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