Social Worker or Counselor, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center
Listed compensation
$61k-$105k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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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