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Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland

Brook Lane Social Worker or Counselor- LCSW-C, LCPC, LGPC, LMSW - Hagerstown Main Campus- 16 hours Bi-weekly

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$68k-$102k

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, or LCPC

*Part-time, 16 hours bi-weekly,

Location: Hagerstown, MD

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 an LCSW-C, where your expertise will directly impact patient well-being and family resilience.

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 social worker will conduct mental health assessments, develop tailored treatment plans, and provide counseling services to patients and families. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and facilitate necessary community referrals.

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 managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$68k–$102kSocial Work median $71k (middle half $66k–$118k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$81k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Maryland128 active6,434 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland social worker listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment141 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,506 in the last 30 days1,457 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$95k
5
$95k-110k
20
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
27%
CME allowance
21%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · Portland, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Costa Mesa, California

$117k-$134k
#3

LICSW/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

$73k-$126k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

$74k-$126k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Meritus Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid Time Off accruing from day one
401k plan
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

Living in Hagerstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,377/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.2
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.