Therapist STARS - Helping Students Remain in School

About the role

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking Therapists to join the Stand Tall and Remain in School (STARS) program. The program provides school-based mental health services to students in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) in Carroll County Public Schools, focusing on addressing school refusal behavior and associated mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy to students in grades K-12, with a focus on addressing factors contributing 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 incorporating 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.
• 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 families.

Requirements

• 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.
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences present among the practice service population.
• Empathy and compassion.
• Excellent customer service, listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
• Understanding of managed care concepts and willingness to provide treatment within that system. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

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.
• Sensitivity to cultural and socioeconomic differences present among the practice service population.
• Empathy and compassion.
• Excellent customer service, listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
• Understanding of managed care concepts and willingness to provide treatment within that system. Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.

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 CEU's
• Company Sponsored Certifications
• Paid Supervision by Board Approved Supervisors
• Company Issued Laptop/Phone
• Travel Reimbursement

Compensation

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

Location

Carroll County, Maryland