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

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$66K - $82K

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Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Off-Site Counseling
[https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/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!

#LI-EH1

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 7,782 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 20% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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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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