School-Based and In-Home Therapist, Outpatient Mental Health Center

School CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$66K - $82K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

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 within Howard County.

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 Howard County, MD. This opportunity is a partnership with Howard 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, license and years and level of related experience.

  • LMSW & LGPC licensed therapists can expect to earn $66,000 to $68,000 maximum.
  • LCSW-C & LCPC licensed therapists will be paid $80,000 to $82,000 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 schools, homes, and community settings. Conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and collaborate with school staff and community providers to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Maryland license or pre-license as an LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC. Candidates must be available for evening work twice a week and possess strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual therapyBehavioral health supportMental health assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentationCase coordinationCrisis interventionChild and adolescent counselingRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based and In-Home Therapist, Outpatient Mental Health Center at Sheppard Pratt a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Sheppard Pratt ranks #21 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Maryland, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (226 salary observations; 589 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (5,791 salary observations; 23,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$66k–$82kMental Health Therapy median $76k (middle half $73k–$80k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Maryland vs national$82k median in Maryland$74k nationally (+11%)226 state / 5,791 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland215 active7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 44% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment383 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,476 in the last 30 days1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sheppard Pratt#21 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life 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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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,558 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

Tuition Reimbursement
Free Clinical Supervision
Licensing/Certification Preparation Assistance
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
403b Retirement Match
Generous Paid-Time-Off
Employee Assistance Program
CME Opportunities