Therapist, Thought Disorders Day Hospital

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32-$40/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

The Adult Day Hospital at Sheppard Pratt offers a continuum of services for individuals experiencing mood and thought disorders such as schizophrenia and substance-induced psychosis.

What to expect.

You will provide compassionate care to individuals experiencing thought disorders. No evening or weekend hours are required.

Specific Responsibilities Will Include

  • Providing individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Offering supportive counseling and monitoring progress towards treatment goals.
  • Collaborating with treatment team members to communicate patient progress and contribute to treatment planning and aftercare planning processes.
  • Participating in family meetings and collaborative care sessions as needed to support holistic patient care.

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 possess one of the following Maryland licenses 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)

The pay range for this position is $32/hourly - $40/hourly. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include providing individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT, alongside offering supportive counseling and monitoring patient progress. The role also requires collaborating with the treatment team for planning and participating in family meetings to support holistic patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must possess one of several specific Maryland licenses at the time of hire, including LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC. Pay is determined based on license level and years of related experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Individual TherapySchizophrenia TreatmentSubstance-Induced Psychosis Treatment

Counselor Career Context

Sheppard Pratt ranks #9 of 19 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% 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 ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k 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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  • Includes call
  • Includes 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 Assistance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
403b Retirement Match
Generous PTO