Job Details
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 ;-)