Mental Health Counselor (Therapist)

We are currently in search of an experienced Mental Health Counselor (Therapist) for our Elkton, MD location. The Mental Health Therapist is 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.   

• This Mental Health role offers a $2,500 sign on bonus!

As a Mental Health Counselor you will:

• On site clinical presence at our Elkton, MD location Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:00pm 
• Run at least two group therapy sessions per week, facilitating a supportive environment and promoting recovery goals through collaborative group interventions
• Provide high quality clinical therapeutic services to patients while assessing and tracking client’s stages of change readiness and recovery  
• Ensure services are provided with client-centered and family-centered healing approach and is delivered through goal specific interventions
• Conduct initial interviews and provide a written assessment
• Develops a treatment alliance with patients that is mutual, collaborative, and individualized, meeting changing clinical needs throughout treatment
• Coordinates care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers
• Regularly assess treatment progress with the client, and/or the clinical treatment team
• Provide the appropriate documentation for service delivery including treatment goals, progress notes and billing and submit said documentation as specified by Medicaid, Medicare and CARF standards
• Engages in the following applicable duties: case management sessions, including assessments, collaborative treatment plans, BAMs, discharge planning, partnership with referral sources and/or other providers
• Ensure compliance with governing agency and reporting requirements
• Responsible for completing documentation within 24 hours of competing a service and meets state and CARF standards
• Maintain the clinical records and compile documentation required by CCBH and governing agencies
• Participate in staff meetings, program clinical team meetings, therapy clinical supervision sessions and in-service as required
• Ensure confidentiality regarding client records, treatment and client information
• Exhibit clear, professional, respectful and effective communication when interfacing with clients, coworkers, families and external contacts
• Ability to work independently and implementing time management and productivity strategies
• Exhibit a high degree of ethical conduct, integrity and confidentiality
• Stay current with updated research and best practices

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling psychology or clinically related field required
• Any of the following licenses are required: LCSW-C, LCPC, LMSW, LGPC
• Active and in good standing in the state of Maryland
• Prior experience working with adults, substance use patients or co-occurring disorders a plus
• PHP experience a plus
• Must be experienced and proficient in using an electronic health record system

We Offer Our Mental Health Counselors:

• Competitive Compensation
• Company paid supervision
• Full Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Professional Development Time
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Vacation Time
• And More!

The hourly pay for this position generally ranges between $34 and $44 per hour based on factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, industry knowledge, licensure, education, and skill level.

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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