Therapist, Assertive Community Treatment
Listed compensation
$68k-$88k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
programs provide comprehensive, mobile treatment services for adults with a persistent mental health illness. The program is for individuals who have not found success in traditional outpatient settings and who require individualized treatment services when and where it’s needed.
What to expect.
This is a social and human services opportunity to provide individualized treatment, sometimes utilizing non-traditional therapeutic strategies that allow your clients to feel comfortable. You will meet each client where they are and help develop a treatment plan that is built on trust and safety.
Specific Responsibilities Include
- Providing individual, family, and/or group therapy.
- Working with a multi-disciplined team to develop and implement treatment interventions and strategies.
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation as a part of your case management responsibilities.
- Transporting and/or accompanying clients to community resources and services.
Work hours typically follow a Monday – Friday schedule. Must have availability for occasional evening and/or weekend work. You will have independence and flexibility to schedule your appointments and complete your work under the program director’s direct approval and supervision.
What you’ll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
- Licensing and certification preparation assistance
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
- Cross-discipline collaboration
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience.
What we need from you.
One of the Following Licenses
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)
- A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
The pay range for this position is $66,000 minimum to $85,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience.
Why Sheppard Pratt?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to adults with persistent mental health conditions, using individualized approaches in community settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment strategies, maintain timely clinical documentation, and connect clients with community resources.
Requirements
Applicants must hold one of the listed Maryland licenses: LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW. A driver’s license with three or fewer points and access to an insured vehicle are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Sheppard Pratt ranks #9 of 20 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 44% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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