Licensed Mental Health PHP Therapist Columbia, MD

Overview

Licensed Mental Health PHP Therapist – Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

Healing Minds. Transforming Lives. Building the Future of Behavioral Health

Columbia, MD | In-Person Schedule

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 clients and clinicians. We are seeking skilled, compassionate therapists who are ready to join us in making a lasting impact.

As a Mental Health 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.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial evaluations and diagnostic screenings using DSM-V 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate care for all appropriate support services, including referral sources, family members, and other support providers.
• Participate 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 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.

Must Haves:

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience providing mental health treatment
• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• DC - LPC, LMFT, LICSW
• Strong working knowledge of CBT, M-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

• Clinician well-being matters — supportive leadership and realistic, consistent caseloads
• Mental-health focused care with evidence-based clinical standards
• Collaborative team environment with psychiatry, nursing, and peer support
• Growth & leadership opportunities as our programs expand
• Meaningful clinical time (50-65% direct patient care)
• A mission-driven culture centered on healing and dignity

Salary Range: Up to $85,000 annually

Benefits: Kolmac offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development…