Community Schools Therapist
Company: Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.
Location: Brandywine
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.
is looking for mental health therapists to provide consultation and
advocacy, program development, and therapy services to students and
families within PG Community Schools. 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. Sign-On and Retention
Bonuses: $5,000 or $6,000 if Bi-Lingual, English/Spanish
Compensation: $63,500 - $85,000 based on licensure, experience, and
if bilingual Spanish Job Types: W2, Full-Time Location: Prince
George's County Essential Functions: Comply with
CARF/COMAR/HIPAA/State compliance regulations. Comply with EMR and
uphold the 48-hour documentation standard. Prevention and Advocacy
Provide consultation to school staff and parents to facilitate
student educational, social, and emotional growth. Obtain
information concerning the effects of the environment, including
family, cultural, and economic disadvantages that may be adversely
affecting student progress. Collaborate with the Response to
Intervention (RTI) team to develop plans of assistance for students
at risk of academic and/or behavioral difficulty. Liaise with
school and community service agencies involved with students. Serve
as the home-school-community liaison responsible for effective
resource utilization and positive relations with stakeholders.
Serve as a mediator within the school. Maintain appropriate contact
with referral sources and provides updates on changes in status of
clients as applicable while work cooperatively with other members
of the client’s treatment team. Program Development Conduct needs
assessments. Plan for support services both within and outside the
school. Facilitate special support groups, i.e. students with
incarcerated parents, grief and loss, divorce, teen parents,
conflict resolution, etc. as needed. Liaise with administrators to
implement effective policies and facilitate professional
development for staff that address school safety and core needs of
students. Direct Services Provide individual and group counseling
Facilitate workshops for staff, school administrators, and parents.
Interface with parents to provide psychoeducation and present
opportunities for them to learn how to support their student(s).
Serve as a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and
participate in all related meetings (MDT, IEP, manifestation, etc.)
Conduct clinical evaluations and other related assessments for
initial evaluations and re-evaluations. Collaborate with teachers
within the classroom setting to implement student support services.
Collect data for the purpose of monitoring social/emotional
progress and evaluating effectiveness of services. Provide
technical assistance on strategies that improve outcomes for
special education students. Coordinate the design and
implementation of behavior intervention plans and functional
behavior assessments. Keeping thorough records and progress notes
of each student receiving services. Completing student progress
reports. Provide therapy to students in Prince George’s County
Schools. Administrative Attend monthly department meetings. Respond
to communication (phone, email, text) from clients and families,
referral sources, and ABH staff within 24 hours or the next
business day. Qualifications: Master’s degree in psychology, social
work, counseling or related discipline. Licensed in the state of
Maryland as a LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW-C. A minimum of two (2) years
of work experience counseling in an urban school/setting with a
track record of high student achievement preferred. Ability to
conduct clinical interviews and write comprehensive social history
evaluations. Ability to administer, interpret, and analyze related
assessment instruments. Demonstrated understanding of managed care
concepts and willingness to provide treatment and work within that
system. Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic dynamics
present among the practices service population(s). Ability to
manage, delegate and manage multiple tasks with completing
deadlines and priorities. 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.
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus. Excellent active listening skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent
organizational and prioritizing skills. Full-Time Employee
Benefits: Retention and Attendance Bonus Plan Agreements 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 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.
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