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

Bureau: Behavioral Health Services / Adolescent and Family Services

Full-time County Contractual

Open to all qualified candidates.

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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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

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