Social Worker or Counselor, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center

Located on our historic campus in Towson, Maryland, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved, level V nonpublic school. We offer a year-round therapeutic educational and residential program catering to youths ages 12-18 with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. Our comprehensive program offers structured community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education schooling.

What to expect.

You will provide a broad spectrum of professional therapeutic services to adolescents ages 12 to 18. This role involves working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinating treatment teams, overseeing the development and execution of treatment plans, and actively tracking progress.
• Providing individual, family, and group therapy sessions, utilizing a variety of techniques and interventions.
• Developing and implementing discharge and aftercare plans, guaranteeing smooth transitions for students as they reintegrate into their communities.
• Ensuring documentation and Individualized Education Programs (IEP) are in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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. 

A Counselor must have one of the following at time of hire:

• Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

A Social Worker must have one of the following at time of hire, or must submit required documents to apply for licensure within 30 days of accepting the position:

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
• Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)

Per MSDE requirements, a social worker filling this position must also provide verification of having completed 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education and possess a MSDE Certification as a School Social Worker. 

The pay range for this position is $60,569 minimum to $105,414 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!

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