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Sheppard Pratt
Baltimore, Maryland

Bilingual Cultural Responsive Therapist - Baltimore City School Based - Baltimore City, MD

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$88k

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Job Description

Through Sheppard Pratt’s community-based services, Sheppard Pratt provides
mental health services within Baltimore City.

What to expect.

We are seeking a bilingual (proficient in English and Spanish) licensed
counselor or social worker to provide culturally responsive mental health
support and trauma-informed care to youth and families in Baltimore City. You
will deliver culturally relevant interventions and collaborating with clinical
teams, case managers, and community agencies. You will address treatment
barriers, develop and implement culturally appropriate interventions, and
support holistic wellness from a client-centered and community-based
perspective.

Specific Responsibilities

* Conduct assessments to tailor treatment plans and engage with clients,
families, and support systems.
* Facilitate wellness activities and educational outreach, focusing on stigma
reduction and mental health awareness.
* Address barriers to treatment engagement and contribute to the development of
culturally relevant prevention materials.
* Act as a liaison for obtaining culturally sensitive services and participate
in case management and team planning.
* Provide clinical assessments, therapy, crisis services, and maintain
comprehensive documentation.
* Deliver services in various settings, including offices, client homes, and
other community environments.

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.

* Must be licensed in Maryland as a:
* Licensed Certificated Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
* Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
* Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
* Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

* Requirement of fluency in both English and Spanish.
* A driver’s license with 3-points or less and access to an insured vehicle.
* Experience working with at-risk adolescents and families is preferred.

The pay range for this position is $60,320 minimum to $87,838.40 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.

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 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.

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Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide culturally responsive mental health support and trauma-informed care to youth and families in various community settings. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, facilitating wellness activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Maryland license as an LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC and possess fluency in both English and Spanish. A valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle are also required for travel to community sites.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentCrisis interventionCommunity outreachCulturally responsive careTreatment planningClient-centered care

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% 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 ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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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About Sheppard Pratt

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program
Free clinical supervision for licensure
Licensing and certification preparation assistance
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures