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The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency’s award-winning Crisis Response System is a part of the non-profit Local Behavioral Health Authority based in central Anne Arundel County.

We serve individuals and families in need of behavioral health services as an integral part of the care continuum in Anne Arundel County.

Come join our team of professionals as we strive to make a difference in the lives of members of our community.

For more information call 410-222-7858.

Email resumes to HR@aamentalhealth.org

or Fax resume to: 410-222-7881

 

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available- Day Shift Position and Overnight Shift Position

Mental Health Phone Counselor

This position is located within the Operations Center (OPS) and "Warmline" of the Crisis Response System of the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc (Agency).

The position reports directly to the OPS Supervisor and interacts regularly with the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Mobile Crisis Team (MCT), Safe Stations Team (SS) Care Coordinators (CC) and Hospital Diversion (HD).

The Mental Health Phone Counselor is responsible for providing phone support and resources to clients who call the Warmline.  Primarily the support results in linkage to mental health services that are provided daily (24 hours).  The Phone Counselor receives all incoming calls, elicits essential information from caller, and determines the immediacy and type of response needed.

Phone Counselors assist clients identified as at-risk for hospitalization in obtaining urgent care appointments and arranging transportation if needed.  The Phone Counselor also assesses for suicidal ideations and creates safety plans when applicable.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum of three (3) years related experience
• Knowledge of local and county resources preferred
• Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements preferred
• Fluency in Spanish and English a plus
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with clients and other members of a care team

  Please forward resume and salary requirement to:

  AACMHA, Attn: Human Resources

  1 Truman Parkway, Suite 101, Annapolis, MD 21401

  or email to HR@aamentalhealth.org

Full Time, Part Time and On Call Positions Avaliable

Mobile Crisis Team Clinician 1

This position reports to the Crisis Response System (CRS) Director within the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. 

The work of the Mobile Crisis Team Clinician 1 is accomplished in a two-member team, which pairs two licensed clinicians (one independently licensed clinician and a master’s level clinician or intern). 

The position interacts regularly with the Operations Center staff, the Crisis Intervention Team and Care Coordinators to address client needs. 

Working collaboratively as part of a two-member team, the MCT clinicians provide acute crisis response as well as critical case management to prevent crises from occurring and to help stabilize crises.

    • Master’s in Social Work or Master’s in Counseling Psychology

    • Independent License required (LCSW-C or LCPC

    • Minimum two (2) years related experience

    • Extensive knowledge of public and private mental health providers and community resources

    • Knowledge of acute medical, psychiatric and substance use symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments

    • Strong assessment (risk, suicidal, crisis intervention and diagnostic) and counseling skills

    • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting

  Please forward resume and salary requirement to:

  AACMHA, Attn: Human Resources

  1 Truman Parkway, Suite 101, Annapolis, MD 21401

  or email to HR@aamentalhealth.org

Full Time, Part Time, Part Time and On Call Positions Available

Mobile Crisis Team Clinician 2

This position reports to the Crisis Response System (CRS) Director within the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. 

The position is supervised by the CRS Program Manager and Mobile Crisis Team Coordinator.  The work of the Mobile Crisis Team Clinician 2 is accomplished in a two-member team that pairs two licensed clinicians (one independently licensed clinician and a master’s level clinician or intern).

The position interacts regularly with the Operations Center Staff, the Crisis Intervention Team and Care Coordinators to address client needs. 

Working collaboratively as part of a two-member team, the MCT clinicians provide acute crisis response as well as critical case management to prevent crises from occurring and to help stabilize crises. 

    • Master’s in Social Work or Master’s in Counseling Psychology

    • LGSW or LGPC

    • Minimum two (2) years related experience

    • Extensive knowledge of public and private mental health providers and community resources

    • Knowledge of acute medical, psychiatric and substance use symptoms, diagnoses, and   treatments

    • Strong assessment (risk, suicidal, crisis intervention and diagnostic and counseling skills

    • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting

  Please forward resume and salary requirement to:

  AACMHA, Attn: Human Resources

  1 Truman Parkway, Suite 101, Annapolis, MD 21401

  or email to HR@aamentalhealth.org

Full Time Position Available-Statewide Assisted Living Units Specialist

Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency is seeking an energetic detail-oriented self-starter with ability to prioritize multiple tasks, including, but not limited to:providing general support to synchronize care of clients with multiple medical comorbidities and/or co-occurring substance use disorders who utilize the public health behavioral health system.

This position addresses professional and administrative duties necessary for the efficient use of services by engaging with community agencies and care providers on the client’s behalf to help link clients to community resources and follow-up care.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing direction and guidance to individuals, contract providers and allied agencies to assure alignment with the State’s mission and desired outcomes
• Administering transitioning of state hospital clients into Assisted Living Units. An important aspect of the position is the ability to provide professional and knowledgeable representation to external agencies
• Preparing reports and keeping well-organized records using a computer. 
• Intra-state travel required

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years of related work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Strong organizational and computer skills Proficiency in written and oral communication 
• Professional demeanor 

Competitive salary and excellent benefits

Please forward resume and salary requirement to: 

AACMHA, Att: Human Resources

1 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Suite 101 

Annapolis, MD 21401

or email to HR@aammentalhealth.org

Full Time Position Available-Evening Shift. Mental Health- Mobile Crisis Team

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. 

Seeking Independently Licensed MH Clinicians, LCPC/LCSW-C and Licensed Mental Health Clinicians, LMSW/LGPC for full time – Evening Shift positions with Anne Arundel County Mobile Crisis Team.

Looking for qualified clinicians to fill the 4pm – midnight weeknight shift. Must be available to work some holidays. Spanish speaking a plus. Prior CRISIS experience preferred. 

Please forward resume and salary requirement to:

AACMHA, Attn: Human Resources

1 Truman Parkway, #101, Annapolis, MD 21401

or email to HR@aamentalhealth.org

Full Time Position Available-Evening Shift. Mental Health- Mobile Crisis Team

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. 

Seeking Independently Licensed MH Clinicians, LCPC/LCSW-C and Licensed Mental Health Clinicians, LMSW/LGPC for full time – Evening Shift positions with Anne Arundel County Mobile Crisis Team.

Looking for qualified clinicians to fill the 2PM-10PM weeknight shift. Must be available to work some holidays. Spanish speaking a plus. Prior CRISIS experience preferred. 

Please forward resume and salary requirement to:

AACMHA, Attn: Human Resources

1 Truman Parkway, #101, Annapolis, MD 21401

or email to HR@aamentalhealth.org

Full Time Position Available-Mental Health Stabilization Service Interventionist

This position reports to the Support Services Supervisor within the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. (Agency). The position is supervised by the Support Services Supervisor.

The work of the MHSS Interventionist is to provide an 8-week stabilization service to children, adolescents and their families who require more intensive intervention in order to promote family preservation, and/or to stabilize the child's placement and return functioning to previously established levels as soon as possible.

Working collaboratively with the CRS teams and the Department of Social Services.  MHSS services include crisis intervention, stabilization visits, client advocacy, crisis prevention and incident diffusion, and client stabilization.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides an 8-week stabilization service to children and families experiencing mental or behavioral distress to deescalate situations
• Works effectively as a collaborating member of the care team, including case debriefing with supervisor, CRS team and the Department of Social Services
• Establishes routines and procedures for client follow-up
• Interviews clients, conducts assessments, or confers with community providers to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients
• Collaborates with community providers to plan or coordinate treatment
• Educates clients about mental health, substance abuse and available community resources 
• Monitors, evaluates, records and provides follow-up on client progress with respect to Agency mission and treatment goals
• Assists clients in creating safety plans and goals, scheduling appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments or providing additional support, as needed
• Link the youth and family to community-based support services
• Provide the service in the home or location of the families choosing
• Provide consultation with school personnel and local Departments of Social Services to ensure continuity of care and stabilization of placement
• Maintain a database for reporting purpose
• Completes all BHA reporting forms
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Abilities:

• Master’s in Social Work or Master’s in Counseling Psychology
• LMSW or MSW
• Minimum two (2) years related experience in substance use disorders.
• Extensive knowledge of public and private mental health providers and community resources
• Knowledge of acute medical, psychiatric and substance use symptoms, diagnoses and treatments
• Strong assessment (risk, suicidal, crisis intervention and diagnostic) and counseling skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
• Ability to maintain effective and professional relationships with clients and others
• Excellent interpersonal skills required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Please forward resume and salary requirement to: 

AACMHA, Att: Human Resources

1 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Suite 101 

Annapolis, MD 21401

or email to HR@aamentalhealth.org