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Sheppard Pratt
Timonium, Maryland

Psychotherapist, Ou

Mental Health TherapyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68K–$82K

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

The Outpatient Mental Health Center - Timonium

offers a wide variety of mental health and substance use services for clients of all ages. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can access the care they need to thrive.

What to expect.

You will work alongside a team of highly skilled clinicians, providing specialized mental health care services. This position offers not only a fulfilling career, but also ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Specific Responsibilities Include

  • Conduct diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy.
  • Monitor progress, adjust treatments, and coordinate referrals to additional services.
  • Use evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing for co-occurring disorders.
  • Flexible scheduling options.
  • Complete documentation in a timely manner to meet program standards.
  • Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and trainings to improve your clinical skills and be a part of our ever-growing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Paid mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
  • Ability to make extra income by volunteering for on-call duties.

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 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)

This is a W2 fee-for-service position. During the first 90 days, compensation will be paid at a flat rate, after which it will transition to the standard fee-for-service payment structure.

  • LCSW-C & LCPC licensed therapists can expect a salaried rate of $82,400 annual in the first 90 days.
  • After the first 90 days, providers can expect $64.77 for diagnostic assessments and $51.07 for 45 minutes follow up appointments.
  • LMSW & LGPC licensed therapists can expect to earn $67,980 annual in the 90 days.
  • After the first 90 days, providers can expect $52.51 for diagnostic assessments and $42.17 for 45 minutes follow up appointments.

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience.

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

Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based methods like motivational interviewing. Clinicians must also monitor progress, coordinate referrals, and complete documentation according to program standards.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed in Maryland as an LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC to qualify for this fee-for-service position. Compensation structure involves a flat rate for the first 90 days before transitioning to standard fee-for-service rates based on license and experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyCo-occurring Disorders TreatmentClinical Documentation

Mental Health Therapy — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Timonium

Median resident rent
$1,836/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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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 and Certification Preparation Assistance
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
403b Retirement Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
CME Opportunities