Behavioral Health Specialist, Hub and Spoke

Aahealth; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 38,572 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in health plan

Paid holidays and sick leave

Optional deferred compensation program

Job summary

Aahealth is seeking a Behavioral Health Specialist for their Hub and Spoke program in Annapolis, Maryland. This full-time role involves supporting individuals with opioid use disorders through care coordination and team collaboration. You will engage with various spoke sites to ensure comprehensive patient care and implement treatment protocols.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in counseling, two years of experience in substance use treatment, and relevant licenses such as LMSW or LCSW-C. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in substance use treatment.
• Understanding of ASAM levels of care and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria.
• Must have a personal vehicle available for travel.

Responsibilities

• Support the county’s Hub and Spoke program.
• Coordinate patient care within the hub-and-spoke network.
• Provide assessments, recommendations, and develop protocols.

Skills

Substance use treatment experience

Screening and assessments

Care coordination

Case management services

Education

Associate degree in counseling or human services

Tools

LMSW

LCSW-C

LGPC

LCPC

LCADC

CAC-AD

Job description

Behavioral Health Specialist, Hub and Spoke

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

Posted Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date Continuous

Bureau: Behavioral Health | System Planning and Management

Full-Time County Contractual

Position open to all qualified candidates.

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

Nature of Work:

As part of a member of a two-person team, support the county’s Hub and Spoke program. The program is designed not only to further expand access to buprenorphine to those with opioid use disorders residing in the county, but will also provide the needed coordination to create a robust bidirectional transfer of individuals based on level of need. The team works with the spoke sites to coordinate patient care within the hub-and-spoke network. The team travels to multiple spoke sites, meeting regularly with physicians and other staff to discuss cases; provide assessments, recommendations, and referrals; develop protocols; and coordinate among staff and sites providing services for the individual.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

Experience:

Two years of experience in substance use treatment. Ability to conduct screenings and assessments for substance use disorder treatment with an 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 to perform work duties 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.

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