Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health Therapist

Aahealth; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

County health plan (medical, dental, E

Paid holidays + sick leave

Deferred compensation option

Job summary

Aahealth in Maryland seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor for the Adolescent and Family Services. The role supports children, adolescents, adults, and families within a multidisciplinary team, delivering individual, family, and group sessions.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, case management, and crisis interventions, with potential drug screening when indicated. The position emphasizes collaborative care and community risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years experience providing behavioral health services to adolescents and families.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment services to patients, ages 4 and older, and their families, using individual, family and group modalities.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and substance use screenings, including urinalysis, and diagnose patients.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans and document treatment notes and other reports.
• Coordinate interagency contacts to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings and supervision to evaluate best practices and track progress.
• Provide phone crisis intervention and risk assessments for community members.

Skills

Behavioral health counseling

Group sessions

Crisis intervention

Case management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

Aahealth in Maryland seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Counselor for the Adolescent and Family Services. The role supports children, adolescents, adults, and families within a multidisciplinary team, delivering individual, family, and group sessions.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, case management, and crisis interventions, with potential drug screening when indicated. The position emphasizes collaborative care and community risk assessment.