IOP Therapist

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Baltimore, MD

Company: Truecare Behavioral Health Systems Inc.

About Us: At Truecare Behavioral Health Systems Inc., our mission is to provide culturally sensitive, high-quality mental health and substance use services to empower individuals and families in our Baltimore City community. We are a CARF-accredited and licensed mental health agency committed to a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced IOP Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background in providing individual and group therapy to adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. As an IOP Therapist, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of clients, facilitating group therapy, and collaborating with our integrated team to ensure our clients receive comprehensive care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Provide individual counseling to address client-specific needs and treatment goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state regulations (COMAR) and company policies.
• Participate in team meetings and clinical supervision.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Collaborate with case managers, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Adhere to all ethical guidelines and confidentiality standards (e.g., HIPAA).

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Active and unrestricted Maryland state license (LCSW-C, LCPC, or LCADC) or an equivalent license with the ability to obtain Maryland licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a substance use treatment setting, preferably in an IOP or similar level of care.
• Strong knowledge of ASAM criteria and substance use disorder treatment models.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.