Therapist STARS - Helping Students Remain in School

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

Benefits offered by this job

HRSA approved site for loan forgiveness

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Company-issued laptop/phone

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Advanced Behavioral Health is seeking Therapists for the Stand Tall and Remain in School (STARS) program to deliver mental health services in schools across Carroll County, Maryland. The role emphasizes evidence-based interventions addressing school refusal and related challenges.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and be licensed in Maryland. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including loan forgiveness, health insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field and licensure required.
• Previous psychotherapy experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel 60% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to K-12 students focusing on school refusal.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Monitor student progress and adjust plans as needed.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

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

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

Job description

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. is looking for Therapists to join our new program, Stand Tall and Remain in School (STARS) to deliver school-based mental health services to students in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) in Carroll County Public Schools, addressing school refusal behavior and associated mental health challenges. The Therapists will provide comprehensive, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to support student attendance, engagement, and overall well‑being, with an emphasis on early identification and intervention.

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: $63,500 - $85,000 based on licensure, experience, and if bilingual Spanish

Job Types: W2, Full-Time

Location: Carroll County, Maryland

Essential Functions

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to students in grades K-12. Participation in the STARS Program, with a focus on addressing factors that may contribute to school avoidance.
• Conduct clinical assessments to evaluate mental health, emotional, and behavioral needs related to school refusal and chronic absenteeism.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that incorporate evidence‑based, trauma‑informed interventions tailored to each student's needs.
• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and other service providers to coordinate care and ensure a comprehensive support system for each student.
• Monitor student progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary to support positive mental health outcomes and improved school attendance.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with agency, school district, and legal standards.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and professional development activities related to school‑based mental health services.
• Manage a caseload of 20-25 clients, weekly sessions with students and family.

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 handle 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.
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

Full‑Time Employee Benefits

• HRSA approved site for student loan forgiveness up to $50,000.
• 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 CEUs.
• Company‑sponsored certifications.
• Paid supervision by board‑approved supervisors.
• Company‑issued laptop/phone.
• 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.