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Sheppard Pratt
Remote - Nationwide

Youth and Family Mental Health Therapist, School-Based Services

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $88K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

The School and Community Youth Services (SCYS)

program is dedicated to connecting our youth and families with a diverse array of services and programs. Our team works with them to cultivate confidence, foster relationships, enhance resilience, and empower them to thrive both at home and in the community.

What to expect.

The Youth and Family Mental Health Therapist will provide essential counseling services to youth and their families, primarily at the high school level. You will collaborate with school counselors, community school coordinators, and various community agencies to deliver a range of supportive services.

Specific Responsibilities Include

  • Conducting individual, family, and group counseling sessions.
  • Facilitating skill development groups and workshops.
  • Organizing and implementing parent and community education programs.
  • Offering information and referral services to connect families with additional support resources.
  • Engaging in school and community outreach activities to promote the SCYS program and its services.

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.

One of the Following at Time of Hire

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
  • Strong knowledge of family support systems.
  • A bilingual therapist is preferred, but not required.

The pay range for this position is $60,320 minimum to $87,838 maximum. 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

The therapist will deliver essential counseling services to youth and families, mainly at the high school level, while collaborating with school staff and community agencies. Key duties include conducting individual, family, and group counseling sessions, facilitating skill groups, and organizing educational programs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess one of several specific licenses at the time of hire, such as LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC, and demonstrate strong knowledge of family support systems. Bilingual therapists are preferred but not mandatory.

Key Skills

Individual CounselingFamily CounselingWorkshop FacilitationParent EducationSchool Outreach

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth and Family Mental Health Therapist, School-Based Services 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 7,995 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 77% are remote, 40% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

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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
403b Retirement Match
Generous PTO
Employee Assistance Program
Grand Rounds, CME Opportunities