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Sheppard Pratt
Elkridge, Maryland

Social Worker or Counselor, Adolescent Unit Baltimore/Washington Campus

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61k-$105k

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Job Description

The 17-bed Meadow Unit on Sheppard Pratt's Baltimore/Washington campus treats
individuals aged 12 to 17 with all psychiatric conditions and diagnoses. As a
Social Worker (LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, or LCSW-C) you will provide a wide range of
social work services to an assigned caseload of patients in support of
established treatment plan goals and discharge plans.

What to expect.

We believe in assigning staff to care settings and patient populations that
motivate them professionally and personally. Apply today to meet with a
recruiter, explore what Sheppard Pratt has to offer, and discover how you can
support patients toward long-term recovery.  

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 ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition
reimbursement program.
* Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
* Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
* Complimentary employee assistance program.
* And more!

What we need from you.

* Master’s degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work.
* 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 $60,569.60- $105,414.40. Pay for this
position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to,
board certifications and years and level of related experience.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide a wide range of social work services to an assigned caseload of adolescent patients. Support established treatment plan goals and facilitate effective discharge planning.

Requirements

Must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work. Requires a valid Maryland license as an LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CounselingPsychiatric careTreatment planningCase managementAdolescent careClinical assessment

Social Worker Career Context

In Maryland, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (17 salary observations; 24 listings), vs ~$84k nationally (330 salary observations; 774 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 34% 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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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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About Sheppard Pratt

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous paid-time-off
Flexible scheduling
Tuition reimbursement program
Complimentary employee assistance program
Ongoing training and education