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Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland

Social Worker or Counselor, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61k-$105k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Located on our historic campus in Towson, Maryland, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved, level V nonpublic school. We offer a year-round therapeutic educational and residential program catering to youths ages 12-18 with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities.

Our comprehensive program offers structured community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education schooling.

What to expect.

You will provide a broad spectrum of professional therapeutic services to adolescents ages 12 to 18. This role involves working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families.

Specific Responsibilities Include

  • Coordinating treatment teams, overseeing the development and execution of treatment plans, and actively tracking progress.
  • Providing individual, family, and group therapy sessions, utilizing a variety of techniques and interventions.
  • Developing and implementing discharge and aftercare plans, guaranteeing smooth transitions for students as they reintegrate into their communities.
  • Ensuring documentation and Individualized Education Programs (IEP) are in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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.

A Counselor must have one of the following at time of hire:

  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

A Social Worker must have one of the following at time of hire, or must submit required documents to apply for licensure within 30 days of accepting the

position:

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)

Per MSDE requirements, a social worker filling this position must also provide verification of having completed 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education and possess a MSDE Certification as a School Social Worker.

The pay range for this position is $60,569 minimum to $105,414 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 professional therapeutic services to adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities in a residential and educational setting. Responsibilities include coordinating treatment teams, conducting therapy sessions, and managing discharge and aftercare plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid license as an LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C. Social workers must also possess MSDE Certification as a School Social Worker and completed special education credits.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyTreatment PlanningDischarge PlanningCase ManagementIEP DocumentationCrisis InterventionMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Towson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$424k≈ 7.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,872/mo≈ 37% of gross pay
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 (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 medical, dental, and vision benefits
403b retirement match
Generous paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Free clinical supervision
Licensing and certification preparation assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures