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Sheppard Pratt
Baltimore, Maryland

Therapist, Assertive Community Treatment

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68k-$88k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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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

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyTreatment PlanningTreatment InterventionCommunity OutreachClient TransportationMultidisciplinary CollaborationMental Health CareTrust BuildingSafety PlanningFlexible Scheduling

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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Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
31% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sheppard Pratt

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program
Free clinical supervision toward licensure
Licensing and certification preparation assistance
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures