Fully Licensed Psychotherapist for Ketamine Assisted Therapy - Bethesda, United States - Calliope Health Ketamine
Description
KAP Psychotherapist – Part-time – Contract Position
Calliope Health is a psychedelic-assisted therapy clinic located in Bethesda, MD. We have more than 20 years of clinical experience in private practice treating psychological trauma, with a unique focus on Internal Family Systems Therapy. We are seeking an experienced masters-level-or-above psychotherapist to join our team
Preferred candidates would have (but are not required to have):
● Training or deep personal experience with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy
● Strong interest in and commitment to the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy
● A commitment and practice in integrating multiple trauma-informed therapies
● Interest and ability in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of providers
● Experience with clinical treatment of severe mental illness including social work
(casework) and harm-reduction strategies
● Knowledge and experience with equitable and inclusive therapy practices
● Personal experience with non-ordinary states of consciousness that contribute to your
own personal practice of healing
● Deep understanding of attachment psychology, the healing power of relationships, and
family/couple therapy interventions
Required Qualifications
● Masters Degree or Higher in the counseling disciplines (psychology, social work, counseling)
● 1+ years of experience in private practice or outpatient psychotherapy
● Active license in Maryland in the counseling professions
● Proficiency with Internal Family Systems
● Significant experience treating trauma
● Fluency with current DSM-5 criteria, but deep commitment to prioritizing client-centered care
● Strong functional knowledge of general psychiatric principles and practices
● Maintain license void of personal and/or professional misconduct
● Be able to pass a background check including all educational requirements and licensing
● Effective written, verbal and electronic communication skills
● Ability to work most of the time without direct supervision and practice autonomously as part of a highly collaborative treatment team
● Able to collaborate with professional colleagues as necessary to provide compassionate and
effective client care
● Excellent familiarity with and self-discipline and standards for Electronic Health Records
Benefits
● Tues and Thurs daytime hours (expanding soon)
● No evenings (but if you can work evenings we could create those hours)
● Potential for regular IFS consultation from Certified and Advanced-Trained IFS therapist
● Collaborative team philosophy with room for integration of personal strengths and interests
● Leadership/Supervisory opportunities as business grows
Ready to Apply? **NB** You must submit a cover letter written specifically for this position, addressed to Keith Miller.
Applicants that submit a cover letter written "To Whom It May Concern" will not be considered. Applicants who write their cover letter using ChatGPT will be read in astonishment, but not be considered ;-)