Community Schools Therapist

Advanced Behavioral Health; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 63,500 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking licensed mental health therapists to deliver essential services to students in Prince George's County. The role involves providing therapy, consultation, and program development for community schools, requiring a strong background in psychology, counseling, and an understanding of urban educational dynamics.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary between $63,500 and $85,000 based on licensure and experience, with additional bonuses for bilingual candidates.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and clinical licensure are required.
• Minimum two years of counseling experience in an urban school or similar setting.
• Ability to conduct clinical interviews and write evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Conduct needs assessments and develop support services.
• Collaborate with school staff and families for student growth.

Skills

Counseling experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Cultural sensitivity

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related discipline

Licensed in Maryland (LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW-C)

Job description

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. is looking for mental health therapists to provide consultation and advocacy, program development, and therapy services to students and families within PG Community Schools. ABH is a family‑centered mental health program that offers a wraparound approach to treatment. We specialize in psychiatry, off‑site counseling services, on‑site therapy, and therapeutic mentoring. If you share our mission and vision, we invite you to join a dedicated team that wants to make a difference within the community.

Sign‑On and Retention Bonuses

$5,000 or $6,000 if bi‑lingual (English/Spanish).

Compensation

$63,500 – $85,000, based on licensure, experience, and bilingual Spanish proficiency.

Job Types

W2, Full‑Time.

Location

Prince George's County.

Essential Functions

• Comply with CARF/COMAR/HIPAA/State compliance regulations.
• Comply with EMR and uphold the 48‑hour documentation standard.
• Prevention and advocacy.
• Provide consultation to school staff and parents to facilitate student educational, social, and emotional growth.
• Obtain information concerning environmental factors, including family, cultural, and economic disadvantages that may adversely affect student progress.
• Collaborate with the Response to Intervention (RTI) team to develop plans of assistance for students at risk of academic and/or behavioral difficulty.
• Liaise with school and community service agencies involved with students.
• Serve as the home‑school‑community liaison responsible for effective resource utilization and positive relations with stakeholders; act as a mediator within the school.
• Maintain appropriate contact with referral sources and provide updates on changes in client status while working cooperatively with other members of the client’s treatment team.

Program Development

• Conduct needs assessments.
• Plan for support services both within and outside the school.
• Facilitate special support groups (e.g., students with incarcerated parents, grief and loss, divorce, teen parents, conflict resolution).
• Liaise with administrators to implement effective policies and facilitate professional development for staff addressing school safety and core student needs.

Direct Services

• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Facilitate workshops for staff, school administrators, and parents.
• Interface with parents to provide psychoeducation and present opportunities for them to support their students.
• Serve as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) and participate in all related meetings (MDT, IEP, manifestation, etc.).
• Conduct clinical evaluations and other assessments for initial and re‑evaluations.
• Collaborate with teachers within classroom settings to implement student support services.
• Collect data to monitor social/emotional progress and evaluate service effectiveness.
• Provide technical assistance on strategies that improve outcomes for special education students.
• Coordinate the design and implementation of behavior intervention plans and functional behavior assessments; keep thorough records and progress notes of each student receiving services.
• Complete student progress reports.
• Provide therapy to students in Prince George’s County Schools.

Administrative

• Attend monthly department meetings.
• Respond to communication (phone, email, text) from clients, families, referral sources, and ABH staff within 24 hours or the next business day.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related discipline.
• Licensed in Maryland as a LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW‑C.
• Minimum of two years of counseling experience in an urban school or similar setting, with a track record of high student achievement preferred.
• Ability to conduct clinical interviews and write comprehensive social history evaluations.
• Ability to administer, interpret, and analyze related assessment instruments; demonstrated understanding of managed care concepts and willingness to work within that system.
• Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic dynamics of the population served.
• Ability to manage, delegate, and complete multiple tasks with deadlines and priorities.
• Proactive work style in a fast‑paced environment while ensuring clinical integrity and quality of services; bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Excellent active listening, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Full‑Time Employee Benefits

• Retention and Attendance Bonus Plan Agreements.
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance.
• Employer‑paid Basic Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary Insurance Policies: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Paid Birthday.
• Company‑paid CEUs and Sponsored Certifications.
• Paid Supervision by Board‑Approved Supervisors.

ABH is committed to diversity and to equal opportunity employment. ABH does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability (including HIV status), veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. This policy applies to hiring, internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations and applies to all ABH employees, interns, clients, and contractors.

Join our team and make a difference!