Behavioral Health Social Worker Level II - LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C or LCPC - Part-time
Listed compensation
$68K–$102K
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Job Description
Behavioral Health Counselor – Brook LANE
Brook Lane is seeking a compassionate and motivated LMSW, LGPC, LCSW‑C, or LCPC to join our Cumberland, MD team. This role offers meaningful autonomy and the opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of patients and families through high‑quality, professional counseling services.
About the Role
In this position, you will function with independence and clinical judgment while providing therapeutic services across a diverse patient population. You
will:
- Complete psychosocial and mental health assessments to identify patient needs.
- Diagnose, counsel, and support patients and families through a variety of behavioral health challenges.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote healing, stability, and improved functioning.
- Provide education, resources, and referrals to help patients adjust to illness and maintain optimal personal and family well‑being.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient‑centered care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who values both autonomy and teamwork in a supportive behavioral health environment.
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in Counseling or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience
- Preferred: One year of experience in a healthcare or behavioral health setting.
Licensure / Certification
- Must hold LMSW, LGPC, LCSW‑C, or LCPC licensure in the State of Maryland.
- Must be licensed at least at the graduate level; LCSW‑C preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of counseling principles, practices, and professional standards.
- Knowledge of community resources and social service systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to build rapport, maintain professionalism, and support patients with empathy and clinical expertise.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment.
Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Social Worker will provide therapeutic services to a diverse patient population, including assessments, diagnosis, and support for behavioral health challenges. They will develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Social Worker Level II - LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C or LCPC - Part-time at Meritus Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
Meritus Health ranks #8 of 16 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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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