PRP Therapeutic Mentor
Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.·Gaithersburg, Maryland
Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc.·Gaithersburg, Maryland
Provide therapeutic mentorship and behavior modification support to youth in one-on-one and group settings. Coordinate with treatment teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Advanced Behavioral Health, Inc. is looking for Therapeutic Mentors to work directly with youth, ages 5-17, in both one-on-one and group settings. The mentors will coordinate with each client’s treatment team (therapist, medication provider, etc.) to help them work toward accomplishing their treatment goals. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to expand their knowledge and/or pursue higher education in the field of mental health and social work. Be a part of an experienced, energetic, and supportive team that offers flexible working hours with benefits such as medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, PTO, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, and travel reimbursement.
Provide therapeutic activities and opportunities that encourage and teach healthy social interactions, behavior modifications, age-appropriate self-care skills, independent living skills, and practice utilization of coping skills.
Help clients achieve their goals by coaching, training, and supporting linkages to community resources.
Transport clients to/from clinics and community events.
Maintain contact with client, client's family and treatment team.
Facilitate ongoing clinical collaboration with GMY Directors, Site Directors, Clinical Supervisors, and Prescribers to ensure a continuum of care for mutual clients.
Assess clients’ needs and develop treatment goals implement rehabilitation activities based on their needs as outlined in their individual treatment plans.
Maintain an active caseload of clients, meeting with each on a weekly basis.
Meet with GMY site Director for weekly individual/group supervision.
Attend and complete all required meetings and training.
Respond to communication (phone, email, text) from clients and families, referral sources, and ABH staff within 24 hours or the next business day.
Comply with CARF/COMAR/HIPAA/State compliance regulations, and EMR and uphold the 48-hour documentation standard.
Maintain working knowledge of information dispersed via notifications such as memos, formal notices, and e-mails from all levels of management.
Other duties as assigned.
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!
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a health-related field, or equivalent experience in a mental health setting. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and proficiency in electronic medical record systems.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.
