Licensed Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Professional

Position Overview

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (Substance Abuse) to provide mental health and substance use services to children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting. This role focuses on screening, assessment, documentation, and psychoeducational interventions for justice-involved youth with substance use concerns.

The ideal candidate is a licensed substance abuse professional in Maryland who is experienced in working with adolescents, knowledgeable in standardized screening tools, and committed to delivering ethical, trauma-informed care.

Onboarding and required training are expected to begin in February 2026, with staff assuming their full clinical roles effective March 1, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide substance use and behavioral health services to children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting

• Review each SASSI-A2 within 24 hours of youth intake
• Re-administer the SASSI-A2 within 24 hours if results are invalid, the youth refuses screening, or intake screening was not completed
• Complete substance abuse screening notes and document all clinical contact in the youth’s record
• Conduct comprehensive substance use assessments as needed
• Prepare biopsychosocial assessments in compliance with Department-approved formats
• Document clinical recommendations in the youth’s record and communicate findings to case managers to support care coordination
• Facilitate weekly one-hour psychoeducational groups for youth
• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Licensure & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work
• Required Licensure: LCADC, active and in good standing in the state of Maryland
• Minimum of 3 years of counseling experience
• Required experience working with children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing to complete a federal and state background check
• Reliable transportation

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities

• Flexibility, creativity, and strong problem-solving abilities

• Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality clinical care

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match (salaried employees)

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay (salaried employees)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounted perks through ADP

• Free trainings and CEUs

About Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma-informed and client-centered care.

As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high-quality behavioral health care for justice-involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems-level impact, professional growth, and community-based change.