LCPC, School Mental Health Therapist, Youth First Care Program
Listed compensation
$60k-$86k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
The Youth First Care Program embeds mental health therapists into Prince George’s County Schools. Because our team works within the schools and services are free of charge to our clients, we can address many of the common barriers to therapy like transportation and cost.
What to expect.
You will provide clinical mental health support to students and their families within Prince George’s County Public Schools.
Specific Responsibilities Include
- Conducting individual, family, and group counseling sessions to address personal and environmental obstacles.
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans.
- Collaborating with the school system and supporting families in accessing relevant community resources, while coordinating with local social service agencies when necessary.
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
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)
The pay range for this position is $60,320 minimum to $85,696 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 clinical mental health support to students and families through individual, group, and family counseling sessions. Develop and implement treatment plans while collaborating with school staff and community social service agencies.
Requirements
Must possess a valid Maryland license as an LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC at the time of hire. The role requires the ability to work within a school setting to address personal and environmental obstacles for students.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 42% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$86k | Mental Health Counseling median $75k (middle half $73k–$80k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$70k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Maryland | 19 active | 783 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 42% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment385 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 305 in the last 30 days | 234 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +2.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Sheppard Pratt | #12 of 23 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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