Therapist, Youth Crisis Stabilization

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.•Baltimore, MD

8d•$63,500 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. is looking for mental health therapists for our Baltimore, MD location to complete comprehensive clinical assessments and provide intensive community-based treatment for youth and their families within the DSS system to promote family preservation, stabilize the youth’s placement, and improve overall functioning. 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related discipline.
Licensed in Maryland as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC).
Previous experience with psychotherapy desired.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with completing deadlines and priorities.
Responsible, reliable, and punctual.
Ability to be proactive and work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring clinical integrity and quality of services provided to clients and their families.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of managed care concepts and willingness to provide treatment and work within that system.
Ability to show sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic dynamics present among the practices service population(s).
Excellent active listening skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with CARF/COMAR/HIPPA/State compliance regulations.
Comply with EMR and uphold the 48-hour documentation standard.
Provide intensive community-based treatment for up to 6 weeks to children, adolescents and their families to promote family preservation and stabilize the child’s placement.
Complete clinical assessments to evaluate the needs of clients.
Maintain services for 3-4 families at a time.
Complete clinical notes and other documentation within specified deadlines.
Collaborate closely with a multi-disciplinary team, including school personnel and Baltimore City DSS, to ensure coordinated care.
Attend family involvement meetings with BCDSS.
Coordinate with case manager to plan for discharge and follow-up care.
Make appropriate referrals to community providers to ensure comprehensive support.
Maintain communication with referral sources and provide updates on client status as needed.
Respect client confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines.
Provide on-call support for families at any time during the week.
Complete client emergency petitions, when necessary, in collaboration with guardians, to ensure client safety.
Respond promptly to communication from clients, families, referral sources, and colleagues.
Engage in regular individual and group supervision sessions as required.
Attend monthly department meetings to stay informed about organizational updates and best practices.
Other duties as assigned as part of the Youth Crisis Stabilization Program.

Benefits

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 Accruals, Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Wellness Day, Paid Birthday
Company Paid CEU's
Company Sponsored Certifications
Paid Supervision by Board Approved Supervisors
Company Issued Laptop and Cell Phone