Social Worker or Counselor, Adolescent Male Crisis Stabilization Inpatient Unit – Towson, MD ($5,000 sign-on bonus)
Listed compensation
$61K - $88K
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Job Description
The Adolescent Male Crisis Stabilization Unit
is specially designed for adolescent males ages 12 through 17 with a variety of behavioral challenges and diagnoses. Our team focuses on stabilization so that the adolescent can move back into their home community as quickly as is safely possible.
What to expect.
You will provide compassionate care to adolescent males ages 12 through 17, conducting psychosocial assessments, delivering individual and group therapy sessions, and collaborating with treatment teams to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients.
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)
- 2 years of experience in a mental health setting.
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 $61k - $88k.
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
Responsibilities include providing compassionate care to adolescent males aged 12-17 by conducting psychosocial assessments and delivering individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT. The role also requires collaborating with treatment teams on progress communication, treatment planning, and aftercare planning.
Requirements
Candidates must possess one of several Maryland licenses (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC) at the time of hire and have two years of experience working in a mental health setting. The position is for a full-time role in Towson, MD, focusing on crisis stabilization for adolescents.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker or Counselor, Adolescent Male Crisis Stabilization Inpatient Unit – Towson, MD ($5,000 sign-on bonus) at Sheppard Pratt a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
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 ~$75k 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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