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Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland

Therapist, Day Hospitals (PRN)

CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28-$50/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Schedule: PRN as needed, Monday-Friday days. Type: In Person.

The Child and Adolescent and Adult Day Hospitals at

Sheppard Pratt’s Towson campus is a warm and welcoming environment for adolescents who need more clinically-intensive services than can be provided in an outpatient setting. Our interdisciplinary treatment team provides therapeutic programming that bridges the gap between inpatient and outpatient care for our young patients.

What to expect.

You will provide compassionate care to children and adolescents ages 12 through 17 and Adults ages 18 and up, on an as-needed basis. No evening or weekend hours are required.

Specific Responsibilities Will Include

  • Providing individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Offering supportive counseling and monitoring progress towards treatment goals.
  • Collaborating with treatment team members to communicate patient progress and contribute to treatment planning and aftercare planning processes.
  • Participating in family meetings and collaborative care sessions as needed to support holistic patient care.

What we need from you.

  • 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)

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

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience. The pay range for this position is $28 - $50/hr.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT to children, adolescents, and adults. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage treatment planning, patient progress monitoring, and aftercare coordination.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Maryland license as an LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC at the time of hire. The role requires the ability to work in an in-person clinical setting with a focus on child, adolescent, and adult mental health.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyClinical documentationPatient monitoringInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist, Day Hospitals (PRN) at Sheppard Pratt a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,002 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 25% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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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  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Towson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$424k
Typical market rent
$1,872/mo
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.

City-level figures. 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

Tuition Reimbursement
Free Clinical Supervision
Licensing and Certification Preparation Assistance
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
403b Retirement Match
Generous Paid-Time-Off
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Grand Rounds, CME Opportunities, and On-Site Lectures