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Sandstone Care
Crownsville, Maryland

Residential Therapist

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$78k-$94k

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Job Description

Job Title: Residential Mental Health Therapist

Location: Crownsville, Maryland

Work Environment

  • Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility
  • Compensation: $78,000 - $93,500 (Dependent on Licensure / Experience)

About The Role

As a Residential Therapist, you will lead client admissions and discharges, individual, group, and family therapy sessions, helping adolescent clients navigate their mental health and dual-diagnosis challenges. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, you will implement evidence-based treatment plans and empower clients to achieve their recovery goals.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver individual, group, and family therapy using evidence-based modalities tailored to each client’s needs.

Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and the clinical team.

Ensure all clinical documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with organizational and insurance standards.

  • Participate in utilization reviews and discussions on medical necessity with insurance providers as needed.
  • Coordinate with families to ensure alignment on treatment goals and progress.
  • Actively contribute to program development, performance improvement initiatives, and family programming.
  • Foster collaboration within the treatment team to ensure a cohesive and supportive care environment.
  • Represent the organization positively in interactions with families, referral sources, and community partners.

Qualifications

Candidates applying for this position should be aware that an offer for employment in this position is contingent upon passing a comprehensive background check, encompassing criminal records and motor vehicle reports.

A master’s degree in behavioral health science (Clinical Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field) is Required

  • An active license in the state of CO in good standing is required
  • LPC / LPCC / LSW / LCSW / MFTC / LMFT

An ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of experience, including experience with clients from the age of 13 – 30 in a detox, residential, partial hospitalization (“PHP”), and/or intensive outpatient (“IOP) setting

CPR certification is strongly preferred, or the ability to obtain CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment is required.

Candidates must demonstrate a proven ability to manage diverse caseloads while maintaining a high standard of care.

The Perks

At Sandstone Care, we believe that great care starts with our employees. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you in your personal and professional journey. Some of the benefits include:

A competitive compensation and total rewards package including a meaningful salary, merit-based pay increases, and professional growth opportunities.

A flexible PTO package that includes accrued PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing days

High quality medical, dental, and vision insurance with a variety of package options that meet your needs and majority company paid.

A robust Employee Assistance Program: Including counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching.

A collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members: Fostering a positive work environment.

What to Expect: Our Interview Process

Here's an Overview of What Comes Next

  • Application Review: We'll promptly review your application within a couple business days.
  • Discovery Call: Expect a 30-minute discovery call with one of our recruiters.
  • Interview with Hiring Manager: You'll have 1 hour interview with the Site Director
  • Offer: If all goes well, you'll receive an offer.
  • Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks.
  • Sandstone Care’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At Sandstone Care, we are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that not only enriches the lives of our employees but also ensures the wellbeing and care of our clients, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age, ability, or background. We believe that embracing diversity and promoting equity and inclusion are integral to our mission of providing high-quality behavioral health services.

Sandstone Care is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyUtilization reviewCase managementCrisis interventionDual-diagnosis treatmentTreatment planningAdolescent mental health

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$78k–$94kMental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $66k–$118k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland214 active7,811 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment385 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,422 in the last 30 days1,438 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.0% 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 36 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
38%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sandstone Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and total rewards package
Merit-based pay increases
Flexible PTO package including accrued PTO, paid holidays, and wellbeing days
High quality medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and wellness coaching
Collaborative and supportive community of therapists and team members

Living in Crownsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$542k≈ 6.9× annual pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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