Brook Lane Counselor / Social Worker LCSW-C, LC
Listed compensation
$68k-$102k
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Job Description
Location: Cumberland, MD
Empower patients and families through compassionate counseling, expert assessment, and meaningful support.
Join a team where your clinical expertise and professional autonomy truly matter. As a Counselor, you will provide therapeutic services that help patients and families navigate illness, strengthen coping skills, and maintain optimal functioning.
You’ll conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and ensure individuals are connected with the right resources at the right time. This is a role for someone who brings both clinical skill and genuine empathy to every interaction
Continuing Education Provided: We offer up to 24 hours of continuing education each year to support licensure maintenance—an investment in your professional growth that can save clinicians over $1,200 annually in CE expenses.
What You’ll Do
- Provide professional counseling services with a high level of autonomy
- Complete psychosocial and mental health assessments to guide treatment
- Diagnose and support patients and families through therapeutic interventions
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Offer education, counseling, and crisis support as needed
- Connect patients with appropriate community resources and social service programs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote holistic, patient‑centered care
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution
- One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred
- State licensure required based on degree
- Must hold at least a graduate‑level license
- LCSW‑C licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Workers required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of counseling principles, practices, and professional standards
- Knowledge of community organizations and social service programs
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Skilled in building rapport, supporting families, and navigating sensitive conversations
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care
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 counselor will provide therapeutic services, including conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and offering education and crisis support to help patients and families navigate illness and strengthen coping skills. Responsibilities also involve connecting individuals with appropriate community resources and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for holistic care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counseling from an accredited institution and hold at least a graduate-level state license, specifically requiring LCSW-C licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Workers. One year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Meritus Health ranks #6 of 16 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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 ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k 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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