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Sheppard Pratt
United States

Social Worker or Counselor, Ba

Social WorkerFull-time

Listed compensation

$60k-$105k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

*$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Sheppard Pratt’s Baltimore/Washington campus, located in Howard County, provides comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health diagnoses and concerns. The Harbor Unit is a 17-bed unit on our Baltimore/Washington campus, in Howard County, that serves adults 18 and older with a wide variety of psychiatric diagnoses, including thought disorders, psychotic disorders, and mood disorders.

What to expect.

We believe in assigning staff to care settings and patient populations that motivate them professionally and personally. Apply today to meet with a recruiter, explore what Sheppard Pratt has to offer, and discover how you can support patients toward long-term recovery.

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 ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
  • Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
  • Complimentary employee assistance program.
  • And more!

What we need from you.

  • Master’s degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work.
  • 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)

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 $60k - $105k.

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.

Key Responsibilities

This role involves providing comprehensive care to adults aged 18 and older with various psychiatric diagnoses within the 17-bed Harbor Unit. Staff will work alongside a multi-disciplined team to support patients toward long-term recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree from a Council of Social Work accredited school and hold one of several specified Maryland licenses at the time of hire, such as LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC. Pay is determined based on license level and related experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CounselingPsychiatric DiagnosisMulti-disciplinary TeamworkPatient CareLong-term Recovery Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker or Counselor, Baltimore/Washington Campus – Elkridge, MD 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. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

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 ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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

Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Employee assistance program