Contractual Behavioral Health Coordinator

Company Overview

Bridging Gaps Through Positive Solutions (BGTPS) is a peron-centered mental health organization dedicated to providing a range of therapeutic services, including on-site and community-based services to children, adolescents, and adults in Baltimore City and surrounding counties.

Summary

The Behavioral Health Coordinator (*BHC)* at Bridging Gaps Through Positive Solutions (BGTPS) is responsible for delivering and coordinating individualized, goal-oriented rehabilitation services to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing behavioral health challenges. Working in home, community, and office-based settings, the BHC conducts comprehensive needs assessments, provides supported living services, skills enhancement, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling to promote independence and integration into community life. This role plays a key part in implementing Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) and supporting clients on their journey toward wellness and self-sufficiency within the framework of Maryland’s Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP). This position offers an opportunity to grow professionally within the Social Workk, Counseling, Psychology and Human Services field.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a minimum of 4–6 direct service sessions per client per month, as planned for by the rehabilitation team and client
• Engage clients through home visits, school visits, and community-based sessions
• Coordinate, develop and implement Individual Rehabilitation Plans (IRPs) for assigned caseload
• Provide one-on-one and group skill-building sessions focused on life skills, coping strategies, and community functioning
• Maintain client charts and documentation of all services in accordance with agency policies and COMAR regulations
• Support clients in accessing community resources such as housing, employment, education, and health services
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to review and update service plans
• Promote wellness, self-advocacy, and independent living in alignment with treatment goals
• Help clients resolve problems, identify resources, and make effective use of those resources
• Assist with client transportation as needed to support rehabilitation goals
• Perform administrative tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 year of experience in psychiatric rehabilitation or community-based behavioral health
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Familiarity with Maryland Medicaid and PRP service standards
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently in the field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a PRP setting
• Knowledge of COMAR 10.63, BHA guidelines, and documentation requirements
• DLA-20 Certified (preferred)
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet background check requirements

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through mental health support, we invite you to apply for the Behavioral Health Coordinator position at BGTPS today!

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Mental health counseling: 2 years (Required)
• EMR systems: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21213 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21213