Social Worker / Counselor - Behavioral Health Services - Part time Overnight
Listed compensation
$63k-$94k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Counselor to join our behavioral health team. In this role, you’ll have the autonomy to provide professional counseling services that truly make a difference in the lives of patients and families.
You will conduct comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments, establish diagnoses, develop and implement treatment plans, and offer ongoing support to help individuals navigate illness, stress, and life transitions.
Your work will play a key part in helping patients maintain stability, strengthen coping skills, and improve overall functioning.
This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a supportive environment where your judgment, insight, and commitment to patient care are valued every day.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution.
Experience
- One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Licensure/Certification
- Must hold a Maryland graduate‑level counseling or social work license (LMSW, LCSW‑C, LGPC, or LCPC).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of counseling principles, practices, and professional standards.
- Familiarity with community organizations and social service resources.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments to establish diagnoses and implement effective treatment plans. Provide ongoing clinical support to help patients navigate illness, stress, and life transitions while maintaining stability.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s degree in Counseling and a valid Maryland graduate-level counseling or social work license (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC). One year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 24% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $63k–$94k | Social Work median $73k (middle half $70k–$75k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$75k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Maryland | 130 active | 6,405 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 24% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Social Worker listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 8% offer loan repayment143 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,510 in the last 30 days | 1,443 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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