Adolescent PHP Mental Health Therapist

About this role

Adolescent PHP Therapist

• Partial Hospitalization Program – Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

Work in person at our Columbia, MD location from Monday- Friday 9a-5p

Compensation: $34-44/hour pending experience and licensure

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 patients and clinicians.

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

What You’ll Do:

As Licensed Adolescent PHP 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.

Clinical Responsibilities Include:

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adolescents in PHP levels of care
• Develop and maintain person-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and level-of-care determinations
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment approaches, and symptom management to support insight and empowerment
• Design and deliver engaging process, psychoeducational and skills groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and mental wellness
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, and fellow therapists to provide integrated mental health care
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning
• Coordinate care with families, referral sources, and external providers as appropriate
• Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance, successful program completion, transitioning from IOP, OP
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely

Required

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience providing mental health treatment
• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
• Active independent licensure: LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, LCSW
• Strong working knowledge of 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
• Why Clinicians Choose Kolmac
• 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 mental health programs expand
• Meaningful clinical time (50-65% direct patient care)
• A mission-driven culture centered on healing and dignity

Benefits

Benefits

Kolmac offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.

Ready to Do the Work That Matters Most?

At Kolmac, we don’t just hire therapists—we invest in mental health professionals who want to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting difference.

Apply today and join a team where your clinical expertise helps transform lives.

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