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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Brook Lane Counselor Social Worker - LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW-C. - North Village

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63k-$94k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 4h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Are you a compassionate counselor ready to make a meaningful impact in
healthcare? We’re seeking a Counselor Social Worker - LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW-C.
to join our team and provide autonomous, patient-centered mental health services
that support healing, resilience, and whole-person care.

Continuing Education Provided: We offer up to 24 hours of continuing education
each year to support licensure maintenance—an investment in your professional
growth that can save clinicians over $1,200 annually in CE expenses. 

What You’ll Do 

You’ll play a vital role in helping patients and families navigate the emotional
and psychological challenges of illness. You’ll:

* Conduct psycho-social and mental health assessments
* Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans
* Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families
* Facilitate referrals and resources to promote optimal functioning
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care

What You Bring

* Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution
* LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, LCSW-C. LGPC licensure by the Maryland Board of
Professional Counselors (required)
* 1+ year of experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)

Skills That Set You Apart

* Deep understanding of counseling principles, practices, and professional
standards
* Familiarity with community organizations and social service programs
* Exceptional communication skills across diverse populations
* Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and sound clinical judgment

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values autonomy, collaboration, and
excellence in care. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise is
respected and your growth is encouraged.

Ready to empower patients and families through compassionate counseling? Apply
today and help us build a healthier, more resilient community.

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-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-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins
accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance
program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working
evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential,
adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment.
Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one
another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and
are always Happy to Help.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct mental health assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide counseling services to patients and families. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and facilitate access to necessary community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and possess a valid LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C license from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors. At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psycho-social assessmentMental health assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionInterdisciplinary collaborationResource referralCase management

Social Worker Career Context

Meritus Health ranks #7 of 14 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Maryland, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (45 salary observations; 58 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,745 salary observations; 3,750 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, 40% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$79k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k 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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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hagerstown, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (accrues from day one)
401(k)