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Advanced Behavioral Health

Nonprofit ASO delivering behavioral health services

Therapist

Part-Time
$60k - $120k/yr
Mid
Master's
Baltimore, MD, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related discipline.
  • A Maryland license as an LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC.
  • Previous psychotherapy experience is desired.
  • Ability to manage and delegate and to manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to travel 60% of the time.
  • Sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic differences present among the practice's service population.
  • Empathy and compassion.
  • Excellent customer service, listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Responsibility, reliability, and punctuality.
  • Understanding of managed care concepts and willingness to provide treatment and work within that system.
Responsibilities
  • Meet with assigned clients in group, individual, joint, or family sessions in accordance with established practice standards and expectations, including weekly or monthly appointments when requested by patients or providers.
  • Schedule appointments with clients according to program standards.
  • Complete clinical notes and other paperwork within documentation deadlines.
  • Maintain appropriate contact with referral sources and work cooperatively with other members of the client's treatment team.
  • Respect client confidentiality and follow all HIPAA guidelines.
  • Respond to communications from clients and families, referral sources, and ABH staff within 24 hours or the next business day.
  • Keep up to date with information distributed by memos, notices, and emails from all levels of management.
  • Meet with a clinical supervisor for individual sessions at least three times per month and a group session once per month.
  • Attend monthly department meetings.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical or Site Director.
  • Comply with CARF, COMAR, HIPAA, and state compliance regulations.
  • Use the electronic medical record system, complete clinical notes and documentation, and uphold the 48-hour documentation standard.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience doing psychotherapy.

About the company

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Advanced Behavioral Health

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Advanced Behavioral Health is a nonprofit administrative services organization that coordinates mental health and substance abuse services in the Northeast, with a focus on Connecticut. It delivers administrative functions such as utilization management, provider network administration, claims processing, quality assurance, and data management, and it also directly provides care management and acts as a support hub for other providers. ABH partners with state agencies like DMHAS and DCF to run state-funded behavioral health programs, including Medicaid 1115 waiver initiatives, and operates programs such as ECCP, a Military Support Program, and Employee Assistance Programs. Its goal is to stabilize and strengthen the provider network, improve care coordination, and ensure accountable delivery of behavioral healthcare across the system.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Middletown, Connecticut

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • DMHAS updated the 2026 BHRP manual on August 7, reaffirming ABH’s ASO role.
  • ABH released a September 8, 2026 RFQC for supported recovery housing, signaling active program expansion.
  • ABH careers remained updated August 24, 2026, indicating ongoing hiring and operational continuity.

What critics are saying

  • Inside Investigator reported a 2025 whistleblower-retaliation suit alleging misuse of state contract funds.
  • FOIC litigation targets ABH’s public-agency status, threatening disclosure, oversight, and contract leverage.
  • ABH’s state-funded concentration creates existential risk if Connecticut reallocates BHRP administration.

What makes Advanced Behavioral Health unique

  • ABH remains Connecticut DMHAS BHRP ASO, with 2026 manuals naming it directly.
  • ABH combines authorization, claims, case management, and provider network operations statewide.
  • ABH’s 2026 RFQC shows active control over supported recovery housing contracting.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays