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Sheppard Pratt
Frederick, Maryland

LMSW: School-Based and In-Home Therapist

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68k-$84k

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Job Description

The Off-Site Counseling program provides accessible behavioral and mental health support to children and families in their homes, schools, or other convenient locations.

Services include therapy, medication management, in-home and school-based counseling, group therapy, and family therapy, all tailored to meet individual and family needs.

The program ensures flexible, high-quality care for those facing barriers to traditional in-office treatment, promoting better mental health and overall well-being.

What to expect.

We are seeking a licensed or pre-licensed counselor or social worker to provide school-based and in-home individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and their families/support systems in Montgomery County, MD. This opportunity is a partnership with Montgomery County Public Schools. This position offers not only a fulfilling career, but also ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Specific Responsibilities Include

  • Provide behavioral and mental health support through individual, family, and group therapy sessions in clients' homes, schools, or other convenient locations.
  • Conduct assessments to evaluate clients’ functional levels and develop professional treatment plans tailored to their needs.
  • Develops and updates treatment plans in collaboration with other team members and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Completes thorough documentation and reports to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facilitates coordination of care.
  • Availability for evening work 2 times a week to accommodate clients’ schedules and provide flexible, accessible care.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings and attend periodic training sessions to improve clinical skills.
  • Collaborate with school staff and other community providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for clients.

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 or pre-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)

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to licensure

  • LMSW & LGPC licensed therapists can expect to earn $67,980 to $70,040 maximum.
  • LCSW-C & LCPC licensed therapists will be paid $82,400 to $84,460 maximum.
  • 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!

Key Responsibilities

Provide behavioral and mental health support through individual, family, and group therapy sessions in clients' homes, schools, or other community locations. Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with school staff and community providers to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

Must be a licensed or pre-licensed counselor or social worker in Maryland, specifically holding an LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC. Candidates must be available for evening work twice a week to accommodate client schedules.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Individual therapyTreatment planningClinical documentationBehavioral health supportMental health assessmentCase coordinationCrisis interventionRegulatory compliance

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Master Social Worker (LMSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$68k–$84kMaster Social Worker (LMSW) median $68k (middle half $65k–$73k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings in Maryland159 active7,127 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 40% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 23 employers
9
<$85k
8
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
12
$115k-130k
2
$134k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
15% this job
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sheppard Pratt

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
403b retirement match
Generous paid-time-off
Tuition reimbursement program
Free clinical supervision
Licensing and certification preparation assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures

Living in Frederick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k≈ 6.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,182/mo≈ 39% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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