About the role#
Advanced Behavioral Health Inc. is hiring a Therapeutic Mentor to support students in grades K-12 within the STARS program. This role focuses on helping students overcome school refusal behaviors and improving attendance. You will work directly with students to build social-emotional skills and provide coaching that reinforces their therapeutic goals. The position is based in Westminster, Maryland, and involves a wraparound approach to mental health care.
What you'll do#
- Provide individualized coaching and skills-based support to students.
- Facilitate structured group sessions and learning activities to promote social-emotional growth.
- Communicate regularly with students, their families, and the treatment team to support continuity of care.
- Collaborate with STARS Program Therapists and other stakeholders to coordinate services.
- Implement specific therapeutic and rehabilitation activities from individualized treatment plans.
- Connect students and families with school and community resources to remove barriers to attendance.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a health-related field. Alternatively, you may have 30 college credits in a health-related field or one year of experience in a supervised mental health setting.
- Prior experience working with troubled youth.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A valid, unrestricted driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position located in Westminster, Maryland.
- The role is paid and follows a rolling recruitment process.
About Advanced Behavioral Health Inc.
Advanced Behavioral Health Inc. provides community-based therapy services for individuals and families. The company operates out of Greenbelt, Maryland, and employs between 51 and 200 people. Its staff includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and therapists who work in clinics, homes, and schools. They focus on psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and traditional counseling.
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