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Meritus Health
Frederick, Maryland

Counselor Social Worker - LGPC, LMSW, LCPC or LCSW-C - Brook Lane Frederick

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$59k-$87k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

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

Psycho-social AssessmentsDiagnosisResource FacilitationInterdisciplinary Collaboration

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.

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution34 jobs · 21 employers

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<$75k
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$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
CME allowance
27% this job
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 3.0
Below most Psychology (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 87 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Frederick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k≈ 7.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,182/mo≈ 45% 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.

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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hagerstown, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision insurance
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Paid time off
401k plan
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Continuing education (24 hours/year)