Behavioral Health Therapist

Anne Arundel County Department of Health; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (medical, prescription, &d

Paid holidays and sick leave

Optional deferred compensation

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Department of Health seeks a qualified behavioral health counselor to provide individual, family and group services for children, adolescents and their families in the Adolescent and Family Services clinics, within a multidisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in behavioral health and at least two years of experience with youths and families; bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years experience providing behavioral health services to adolescents and families; bilingual preferred.
• Licenses: LGMFT, LCMFT, LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, LCPC.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment services to patients ages 4 and older and their families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and substance use screenings.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans and document notes, reports and correspondence.
• Coordinate interagency contacts to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings and supervision to review practices.
• Provide phone service for risk assessments, crisis intervention, and referrals.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Assessment & screening

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in behavioral health field

Job description

Salary

$50,000 to $76,000

Posted Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bureau

Behavioral Health Services / Adolescent and Family Services

Employment contract type

Full-time County Contractual

Open to all qualified candidates.

Location

122 North Langley Road, Suite A & B, Glen Burnie, MD 21060

Hours

40 hours per week, 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. two days per week

Salary

$50,000 to $76,000

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

Provide behavioral health counseling for children, adolescents, adults and their families in the Adolescent and Family Services clinics. Functions within a multidisciplinary treatment team and will facilitate one-on-one sessions with clients and families as well as group sessions. If clinically indicated and part of the treatment plan, may conduct drug screens for adolescents.

Essential Duties

• Provide treatment services to patients, ages 4 and older, and their families, including individual, family and group modalities. Provide case management, follow-up and referrals to services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, substance use assessments/screenings (including urinalysis) and diagnosis of patients.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans and document treatment notes, contact notes, correspondence and other written reports essential to the treatment of the patients, following DOH policies and COMAR regulations.
• Coordinate interagency contacts by phone, written correspondence and meetings to provide continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings as well as group and individual supervision to evaluate best practices, plan treatment protocols and track patients' progress through peer review and case conference.
• Provide phone service to the community in order to make risk assessments, provide crisis intervention services and screen for appropriate information and referral.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Minimum of two years experience providing behavioral health services to adolescents and families. Bilingual preferred.

License or Certification

LGMFT, LCMFT, LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, LCPC

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with Anne Arundel County Resources

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Smoke-Free Workplace