Counselor / Social Worker - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62.9K - $94.4K

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS

Are you a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging moments? We’re looking for a compassionate and autonomous professional to join our team as a Licensed Counselor / Social Worker, where your expertise will directly impact patient well-being and family resilience.

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

In this vital role, you’ll provide professional counseling services with independence and empathy. You’ll:

  • Conduct psycho-social and mental health assessments
  • Diagnose and develop tailored treatment plans
  • Offer counseling and emotional support to patients and families
  • Facilitate referrals and resources to promote adjustment and optimal functioning
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care

What You Bring

  • Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution
  • LCSW-C licensure by the Maryland Board of Social Workers (required)
  • 1+ year of experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)

Skills That Set You Apart

  • Deep understanding of counseling principles 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 psycho-social and mental health assessments to develop and implement tailored treatment plans for patients. They will also provide ongoing counseling and emotional support while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling and possess an active LCSW-C licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Workers. At least one year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psycho-social assessmentMental health assessmentTreatment planningReferral facilitationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor / Social Worker - $5,000 Sign On Bonus at Meritus Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 7,109 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Counseling — Social Worker Career Context

Meritus Health ranks #6 of 16 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Social Worker listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Social Worker pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% 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 ~$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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  • Includes weekends
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About Meritus Health

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

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Paid Time Off
401k Plan