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Sheppard Pratt
Howard County, Maryland

Float Social Worker or Counselor

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61K - $105K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Sheppard Pratt’s Baltimore/Washington campus, located in Howard County, provides comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of mental health diagnoses and concerns.

What to expect.

We believe in assigning staff to care settings and patient populations that motivate them professionally and personally. Apply today to meet with a recruiter, explore what Sheppard Pratt has to offer, and discover how you can support patients toward long-term recovery.

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 ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program.
  • Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
  • Complimentary employee assistance program.
  • And more!

What we need from you.

  • Master’s degree from a school accredited by the Council of Social Work.
  • 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 $60,569.60- $105,414.40. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications 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

The role involves providing comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and adults with various mental health diagnoses and concerns at Sheppard Pratt’s Baltimore/Washington campus. Staff are assigned to care settings and patient populations that align with their professional and personal motivations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree from a Council on Social Work Education accredited school. Applicants are required to hold one of several specified Maryland licenses, including LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC, by the time of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CounselingMental Health DiagnosisPatient CareMulti-disciplined Teamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Float Social Worker or Counselor 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 Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $79k 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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About Sheppard Pratt

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Flexible Scheduling
Employee Assistance Program