School-Based and In-Home Therapist, Outpatient Mental Health Center
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Sheppard Pratt as a School-Based Therapist – No Nights, Flexible Schedule in Montgomery County, MD. The Off-Site Counseling [https://www. sheppardpratt.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide behavioral and mental health support through individual, family, and group therapy sessions in clients' homes, schools, or other convenient locations.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate clients’ functional levels and develop professional treatment plans tailored to their needs.
- Develops and updates treatment plans in collaboration with other team members and ensures compliance with regulatory
Requirements
- Completes thorough documentation and reports to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facilitates coordination of care.
- Availability for evening work 2 times a week to accommodate clients’ schedules and provide flexible, accessible care.
- Participate in weekly staff meetings and attend periodic training sessions to improve clinical skills.
- Collaborate with school staff and other community providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for clients. What you'll get from us. At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $49.5K - $61.5K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Sheppard Pratt in Montgomery County, MD.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based and In-Home Therapist, Outpatient Mental Health Center at Sheppard Pratt a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
This Mental Health Therapy position at Sheppard Pratt is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Compensation Analysis
Sheppard Pratt lists compensation for this psychologist position at $50k to $62k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($50k–$62k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family therapy, Treatment planning, Clinical assessment, Documentation, Case management, Behavioral health support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.
Core responsibilities: Provide behavioral and mental health support through individual, family, and group therapy sessions in schools, homes, and community settings. Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and maintain thorough documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
Benefits package: Free clinical supervision, Tuition reimbursement, Medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement match, Generous PTO, CME opportunities, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Mental Health Therapy psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
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