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Social Worker or Counselor

Sheppard Pratt
Towson, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026
We are seeking a licensed social worker or counselor to provide a broad spectrum of professional therapeutic services to adolescents ages 12 to 21 at The 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!

Salary : $105,414

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