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Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
Washington, District of Columbia

PRN Mental Health Therapist

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health and Concerted Care Group (CCG) is a leading outpatient treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic region. We are committed to treating individuals whose lives have been impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. We do this by providing compassionate and evidence-based treatment, aimed at improving the quality of life for those we serve.

We are dedicated to a client-centered mission that achieves measurable outcomes through a culture of diversity and inclusion. Driven by our innovative integrated behavioral model, we empower our team to make a meaningful impact every day.

We stand behind our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which are the core of our company with our patients and employees. Our leadership team invests to enhance the programs we offer patients to expand access to care and offer flexibility. Patient care is at the heart of everything we do. We want your experience and expertise on our team! When you join our organization, you are connecting to a committed and caring group of colleagues.

We are currently in search of an experienced PRN Mental Health Therapist for our Washington DC location.

The Mental Health Therapist 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

  • PRN would provide availability for PM group coverage 5:30-8:30, as needed.
  • Facilitates mental health 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 organizations 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.

Carries the on call phone for 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

  • 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 mental health 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.

Licenses and Other Required Credentials

LGPC, LCSW, LPC, and LGSW

We Offer

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

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!

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health counselingGroup therapy facilitationTreatment planningCrisis interventionElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient assessmentSolution-focused therapy

Counselor Career Context

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health ranks #2 of 19 employers hiring contract/1099 Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 24% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$118k)214 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingDistrict of Columbia index 109.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in District of Columbia31 active7,845 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 52% remote · 24% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS Counselor listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health#2 of 19 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Burtonsville, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
401K
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Professional Development Time
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid Vacation Time

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$638k
Typical market rent
$2,484/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.