Behavioral Health Specialist, Hub and Spoke

Anne Arundel County Department of Health; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in group health plan

Paid holidays and sick leave

Optional deferred compensation program

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking a full-time member for the Behavioral Health Bureau. You will support the Hub and Spoke program aimed at enhancing access to treatment for opioid use disorder patients, working closely with a dedicated team.

Your role involves extensive collaboration with medical staff to create effective protocols and provide necessary assessments and referrals. Candidates should have an Associate degree and two years of relevant experience.

Benefits include health plan participation, paid leave, and other advantages.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in counseling, human services, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience in substance use treatment.
• Ability to conduct screenings and assessments for substance use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Support the county's Hub and Spoke program for opioid use disorder patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to discuss cases and provide care coordination.
• Develop protocols and coordinate services across spoke sites.

Skills

Substance use treatment experience

Care coordination

Case management

Screening and assessment skills

Education

Associate degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Salary

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on level of certification and licensure

Posted Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Details

Bureau: Behavioral Health | System Planning and Management
Position type: Full-Time County Contractual
Location: 711 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Hours: 40 hours per week
Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

As a member of a two-person team, support the county’s Hub and Spoke program which expands access to buprenorphine for opioid use disorder patients and coordinates care across spoke sites. The team collaborates with physicians and staff at spoke sites to discuss cases, provide assessments, recommendations and referrals, develop protocols, and coordinate services.

Education

Associate degree in counseling, human services, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in counseling, human services, or related field.
• Two years of experience in substance use treatment.
• Ability to conduct screenings and assessments for substance use disorder treatment with understanding of ASAM levels of care and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for opioid use disorder.
• Experience providing care coordination and case management services.

License or Certification

LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LCADC, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, ADT

Notes

Must have a personal vehicle available for travel and a current Maryland driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Good standing as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Graduate Counselor (LGPC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Certified (LCSW-C).
• Certification by the Board of Professional Counselors as a CAC-AD, CSC-AD, and ADT will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke-Free Workplace

Smoke-Free Workplace

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