Therapist

Advanced Behavioral Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules with Telehealth options

Productivity bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid supervision by board-approved supervisors

Job summary

Advanced Behavioral Health in Hagerstown, MD is seeking mental health therapists to provide outpatient services for clients in Washington County. The role requires a Master's degree and the necessary Maryland licensure. Responsibilities include managing client appointments, completing documentation, and maintaining HIPAA standards.

The organization offers flexible schedules, competitive salaries, and a variety of employee benefits, all aimed at supporting the well-being of both clients and staff. Join us to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for this position.
• Must be licensed in Maryland.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and travel 60% of the time is important.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients in various sessions as per standards.
• Complete clinical notes/documentation within deadlines.
• Comply with HIPAA and state compliance regulations.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related discipline

Licensed in Maryland as LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC or LCPC

Job description

Overview

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. is looking for mental health therapists within Washington County, MD to provide out‑patient services for children, families and/or adults. 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 team that wants to make a difference within the community.

Compensation: $60,000 – $120,000 annual

Sign‑On and Retention Bonuses: $5,000 or $6,000 if Bi‑Lingual (English/Spanish)

Job Types: W2 – Full‑Time and Part‑Time options

Location: Washington County, MD

Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with assigned clients in group, individual, joint or family sessions in accordance with established practice standards and expectations, including meeting weekly/monthly appointments if requested by patient or providers
• Schedule appointments with clients according to program standards
• Complete clinical notes and other paperwork as required within documentation deadlines
• Maintain appropriate contact with referral sources and work cooperatively with other members of the client’s treatment team
• Respect the confidentiality of clients and follow all HIPAA guidelines
• Respond to communication (phone, email, text) from clients and families, referral sources, and ABH staff within 24 hours or the next business day
• Keep up to date with information dispersed via memos, notices, e‑mails from all levels of management
• Meet with clinical supervisor for individual sessions a minimum of three times per month and a group session once per month
• Attend monthly department meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Medical or Site Director
• Comply with CARF, COMAR, HIPAA and State compliance regulations
• Comply with electronic medical records (EMR); complete clinical notes/documentation; uphold 48‑hour documentation standard

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related discipline
• Licensed in the state of Maryland as a LMSW, LCSW‑C, LGPC or LCPC
• Previous experience doing psychotherapy desired
• Ability to manage, delegate and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to travel 60% of the time
• Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic differences present among the practice’s service population
• Empathy and compassion
• Excellent customer service, listening, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Responsible, reliable and punctual
• Must demonstrate understanding of managed care concepts and willingness to provide treatment and work within that system

Full‑Time Employee Benefits

• Flexible schedules with Telehealth options
• Productivity bonuses
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 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 and paid holidays, floating holiday, paid birthday
• Company paid CEU’s
• Company sponsored certifications
• Paid supervision by board‑approved supervisors
• Company issued laptop
• Travel reimbursement

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!