Psychotherapist, Ou

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$85k

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

The Outpatient Mental Health Center offers a wide variety of mental health and substance use services for clients of all ages. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can access the care they need to thrive.

What to Expect

You will work alongside a team of highly skilled clinicians, providing specialized mental health care services. This position offers not only a fulfilling career, but also ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Specific Responsibilities Include

  • Conduct diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy.
  • Monitor progress, adjust treatments, and coordinate referrals to additional services.
  • Use evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing for co-occurring disorders.
  • Flexible scheduling options.
  • Complete documentation in a timely manner to meet program standards.
  • Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and trainings to improve your clinical skills and be a part of our ever-growing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Paid mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
  • Ability to make extra income by volunteering for on-call duties.

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 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.

What we need from you.

  • Must be licensed in Maryland as a:
  • Licensed Certificated Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
  • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

The pay range for this position is $70.019.40 minimum to $84,872.00 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license, years and level of related experience.[https://www.sheppardpratt.org/files/resources/job-graphic-ukg-2000x1000.png]

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!

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Key Responsibilities

The psychotherapist will conduct diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy to clients. They are also responsible for monitoring client progress, coordinating referrals, and maintaining timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Maryland license as an LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC. The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningIndividual therapyFamily therapyCase managementCrisis interventionEvidence-based practiceCo-occurring disorders treatment

Counselor Career Context

In Maryland, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$81k (50 salary observations; 83 listings), vs ~$75k nationally (2,013 salary observations; 5,704 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 26% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k 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 program
Free clinical supervision
Licensing and certification preparation assistance
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures