Behavioral Health Therapist

Bureau: Behavioral Health Services / Adolescent and Family Services

Full-time County Contractual

Open to all qualified candidates.

Salary: $50,000 to $76,000

Benefits: Participation in the County’s group health plan including prescription, dental, and optical, paid holidays and sick leave. Optional deferred compensation program at employee's own expense.

Job Description

Nature of Work:

Provide behavioral health counseling for children, adolescents, adults and their families in the Adolescent and Family Services clinics. Functions within a multidisciplinary treatment team and will facilitate one-on-one sessions with clients and families as well as group sessions. If clinically indicated and part of the treatment plan, may conduct drug screens for adolescents.

• Provide treatment services to patients, ages 4 and older, and their families, including individual, family and group modalities. Provide case management, follow-up and referrals to services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, substance use assessments/screenings (including urinalysis) and diagnosis of patients.
• Develop person-centered treatment plans and document treatment notes, contact notes, correspondence and other written reports essential to the treatment of the patients, following DOH policies and COMAR regulations.
• Coordinate interagency contacts by phone, written correspondence and meetings to provide continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staff meetings as well as group and individual supervision to evaluate best practices, plan treatment protocols and track patients' progress through peer review and case conference.
• Provide phone service to the community in order to make risk assessments, provide crisis intervention services and screen for appropriate information and referral.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Minimum of two years experience providing behavioral health services to adolescents and families. Bilingual preferred.

License or Certification:

LGMFT, LCMFT, LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, LCPC

Desired or Preferred Qualifications:

Familiar with Anne Arundel County Resources

An Equal Opportunity Employer
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