Substance Use Disorder Group Therapist

Substance Use Disorder Group Therapist (IOP)

Columbia, Maryland | Full-Time, Monday - Friday 12:30pm-8:30pm | Pay: $34-$44/hour pending experience

Make a Real Difference, Every Day

At Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG), we've been changing lives through evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment since 1973. As one of the Mid-Atlantic's leading outpatient providers, we're looking for a compassionate, skilled Intensive Outpatient Program Therapist to join our Columbia, MD team and help patients build lasting recovery.

If you're passionate about client-centered care, thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment, and want to grow your clinical skills alongside a team that genuinely has your back - we'd love to meet you.

Why Kolmac + CCG?

• 50+ years of impact as a trusted name in outpatient addiction treatment
• A culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion woven into how we treat patients and support employees
• An innovative, integrated care model that empowers clinicians to do their best work
• Real investment in your growth - training, tuition support, and clear paths to develop your craft
• A team that's still growing, with room for you to grow with us

What You'll Do

• Build genuine, collaborative treatment alliances with patients, adapting to their evolving clinical needs
• Facilitate addiction treatment groups at the IOP levels of care
• Deliver engaging addiction and recovery education presentations
• Conduct assessments, case management, discharge planning, and coordinate with referral sources and other providers
• Partner with the treatment team to address co-occurring psychiatric needs
• Complete evaluations for substance use disorders using DSM-5 and ASAM criteria
• Maintain clear, timely clinical documentation that meets state and CARF standards
• Track and contribute to measurable outcomes - retention, attendance, program completion, and treatment goal achievement
• Share on-call coverage on a rotating basis (about one week, a few times per year) to support patients in crisis
• Bring your experience in Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and trauma-informed care into daily practice
• Represent Kolmac/CCG with professionalism and positive energy, in and out of session

Direct patient care makes up roughly 55% of the role, depending on program needs.

What You Bring

• Master's degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Credentials (one of the following): CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LGPC, LMSW, LCADC, LCSW, or LCSW-C (Maryland)
• 2+ years of experience in the SUD field (group treatment experience a plus, not required)
• Strong clinical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Comfort working in an electronic medical record system
• Familiarity with a range of recovery modalities - 12-Step, SMART Recovery, Harm Reduction, Recovery Dharma, Women for Sobriety, and more
• A flexible, creative, team-first mindset, ready to grow with an expanding program
• If in personal recovery: minimum of 3 years continuous sobriety required (5+ preferred)

Benefits Include

• STAR Recognition Program - Quarterly company-sponsored trip for highlighted individuals.
• Employee Referral Bonus - Earn rewards through our tiered referral program when you help us bring great people on board
• Clinical Supervision - Ongoing professional support to help you grow in your career
• Free Financial Advisor - Personalized financial guidance at no cost to you
• Employee Discounts - Exclusive savings through Working Advantage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Confidential support for life's challenges, available when you need it
• PTO - Start with 15 days and accrue more over time
• Paid Holidays - 7 paid holidays per year
• Medical, Dental & Vision - Multiple plan options to fit your needs, including Kaiser Permanente with wellness and self-care resources
• Tax-Advantaged Savings - HSA, HRA, and FSA options available
• Disability Coverage - Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life Insurance - Company-provided coverage for your peace of mind