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Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland

Per Diem Therapist, Ch

Counselor / Therapist 8.7 Work-LifePer Diem

Listed compensation

$28 - $50/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Child and Adolescent Day Hospital At

Sheppard Pratt’s Towson campus is a warm and welcoming environment for adolescents who need more clinically-intensive services than can be provided in an outpatient setting. Our interdisciplinary treatment team provides therapeutic programming that bridges the gap between inpatient and outpatient care for our young patients.

What to expect.

You will provide compassionate care to children and adolescents ages 12 through 17 on an as-needed basis. No evening or weekend hours are required.

Specific Responsibilities Will Include

  • Providing individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Offering supportive counseling and monitoring progress towards treatment goals.
  • Collaborating with treatment team members to communicate patient progress and contribute to treatment planning and aftercare planning processes.
  • Participating in family meetings and collaborative care sessions as needed to support holistic patient care.

What we need from you.

  • Must possess one of the following Maryland licenses at time of hire:
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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. The pay range for this position is $28 - $50/hr.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT for children and adolescents. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage patient progress, treatment planning, and family meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Maryland license as an LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC. The role requires the ability to provide compassionate care in a clinical day hospital setting.

Key Skills

Individual therapyPatient monitoringClinical documentationCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Therapist, Child and Adolescent Day Hospital – Towson, MD at Sheppard Pratt a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.7 / 10 · top 5% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $57k (middle half $39k–$63k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaryland index 105.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland215 active7,599 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 26% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment383 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,551 in the last 30 days1,401 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • Includes weekends
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About Sheppard Pratt

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
403b Retirement Match
Generous PTO
Free Clinical Supervision
Tuition Reimbursement
CME Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program

Living in Towson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$423k
Typical market rent
$1,871/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.