Counselor Social Worker - LGPC, LMSW, LCPC or LCSW-C - Brook Lane Frederick
Listed compensation
$59k-$87k
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Job Description
Are you a compassionate counselor ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? We’re seeking a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) to join our team and provide autonomous, patient-centered mental health services that support healing, resilience, and whole-person care.
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
As an LGPC, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients and families navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of illness. You’ll:
- Conduct psycho-social and mental health assessments
- Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families
- Facilitate referrals and resources to promote optimal functioning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution
- LGPC licensure by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors (required)
- 1+ year of experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)
Skills That Set You Apart
- Deep understanding of counseling principles, practices, and professional standards
- Familiarity with community organizations and social service programs
- Exceptional communication skills across diverse populations
- Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and sound clinical judgment
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values autonomy, collaboration, and excellence in care. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise is respected and your growth is encouraged.
Ready to empower patients and families through compassionate counseling? Apply today and help us build a healthier, more resilient community.
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 conduct psycho-social and mental health assessments, diagnose conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients and families navigating emotional challenges related to illness. Responsibilities also include providing direct counseling, facilitating necessary referrals, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counseling from an accredited institution and hold an LGPC licensure by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors. One year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Psychology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k 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).
Meritus Health ranks #5 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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