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Counselor / Social Worker - LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, or LCPC

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Meritus Health
2 months ago
United States$62k–94kFull TimeCounselorinNot on LinkedIn
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Job Description

About the Role

Join Meritus Health as a Counselor / Social Worker - LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, or LCPC in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psycho
  • social and mental health assessments
  • Diagnose and develop tailored treatment plans
  • Offer counseling and emotional support to patients and families

Benefits & Compensation

  • being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long
  • driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Meritus Health as a Counselor / Social Worker - LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, or LCPC.

Key Skills

CounselingSocial WorkPsycho-social AssessmentsMental Health AssessmentsTreatment PlanningEmotional SupportReferralsInterdisciplinary CollaborationClinical JudgmentEmpathyCultural SensitivityCommunication Skills

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counseling from an accredited institution and hold LCSW-C licensure by the Maryland Board of Social Workers. While one year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, the position requires deep clinical judgment and strong understanding of professional counseling standards.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Counselor / Social Worker - LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, or LCPC position at Meritus Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Social Worker Career Context

This Social Work position at Meritus Health is open to social worker candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Meritus Health lists compensation for this social worker position at $63k to $94k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($63k–$94k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Counseling, Social Work, Psycho-social Assessments, Mental Health Assessments, Treatment Planning, Emotional Support, Referrals, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves providing professional counseling services independently, which includes conducting psycho-social and mental health assessments and developing tailored treatment plans for patients and families. Responsibilities also cover facilitating necessary referrals and collaborating with int...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Coverage, Long Term Disability Coverage, Paid Time Off, 401k Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Coverage
Long Term Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off
401k Plan

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

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