What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker / Counselor As Needed position at Meritus Health?
Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Social Worker
Make a meaningful difference by helping patients and families navigate the emotional, social, and mental health challenges that can accompany illness and life changes. In this role, you’ll work independently as a professional counselor, providing compassionate assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and support to help patients and families achieve the best possible level of individual and family functioning.
What You’ll Do
Education
This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise to make a direct impact on patients and families during challenging times. If you’re a compassionate mental health professional who values meaningful connections, individualized care, and helping others access the support they need, we encourage you to apply.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Make a meaningful difference by helping patients and families navigate the emotional, social, and mental health challenges that can accompany illness and life changes. In this role, you’ll work independently as a professional counselor, providing compassionate assessment, counseling, treatment planning, and support to help patients and families achieve the best possible level of individual and family functioning.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments.
- Assess and diagnose behavioral and mental health needs within the scope of your licensure.
- Provide professional counseling and emotional support to patients and families.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on identified needs.
- Connect patients and families with appropriate community resources, programs, and services.
- Provide education, information, and referrals to support patients as they adjust to illness and other health-related challenges.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with patients, families, and other members of the care team.
- Help patients and families identify strengths, resources, and strategies that support optimal functioning and well-being.
Education
- Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution.
- One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Current Maryland licensure appropriate to the degree held.
- Must be licensed at a minimum of the graduate level.
- Applicable credentials may include LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC, as appropriate.
- Strong knowledge of counseling principles, practices, techniques, and professional standards.
- Knowledge of community organizations, resources, and social service programs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to connect effectively and compassionately with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to work autonomously while providing patient-centered, professional counseling services.
This is an opportunity to use your clinical expertise to make a direct impact on patients and families during challenging times. If you’re a compassionate mental health professional who values meaningful connections, individualized care, and helping others access the support they need, we encourage you to apply.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.