Therapist STARS - Helping Students Remain in School

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. is looking for a part-time or full-time Therapist to join our STARS Program, Stand Tall and Remain in School, to deliver school-based mental health services to students in kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) in Frederick 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.

Location: Frederick County, Maryland

Compensation: $30.50/hour - $37.50/hour based on licensure, experience, and if bilingual (English/Spanish fluent). Fee-for-service opportunities are also available for additional compensation.

Schedule Options

• Part-Time: 2 Days (16 hours) per week dedicated to the STARS Program.
• Full-Time: 2 Days per week with the STARS program plus maintaining a caseload of clients 3 days per week.

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 10-25 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, or LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC;
• Previous experience doing psychotherapy desired.

Current CPR and First Aid certification is required. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.

• 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 practices 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% Employer Match
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Identity Theft Coverage
• Voluntary Insurance Policies: Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Holidays, PTO Accruals, Floating Holiday, Paid Birthday, Wellness Day

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!