Residential Counselor (M-F 3pm-11pm)

Hospital - Towson; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental and vision benefits

403b retirement match

Generous paid-time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Towson seeks a dedicated residential staff member to guide students in a therapeutic environment. You will support youths aged 12-18, help them achieve goals, and contribute to a structured daily routine with activities and oversight within the residential treatment setting.

The role emphasizes documentation, behavior reinforcement, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to foster growth, safety, and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license preferred for most positions.

Responsibilities

• Reinforcing students' daily living skills and maintaining structure within the residential setting.
• Organizing daily recreational activities and ensuring access to fresh air, leisure, and exercise.
• Encouraging and reinforcing behavior according to program standards.
• Providing complete and accurate documentation.

Skills

Guidance and support

Organization skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 emotional and behavioral challenges. Our comprehensive program offers structured community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education schooling.

What to expect

You will provide guidance and support to students living in a residential treatment setting. Working closely with your students, you will support them as they achieve goals, overcome challenges, and find a path to leading fulfilling lives.

Specific responsibilities

• Reinforcing student’s daily living skills and maintaining structure and organization within the residential setting.
• Organizing daily recreational activities, ensuring that students have access to fresh air, leisure activities, and exercise.
• Encouraging and reinforcing behavior according to program standards.
• Providing complete and accurate documentation.

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
• 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)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

Pay range for this position is: 18.50 minimum to $22.94 maximum.

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• For most positions, a valid driver's license at time of appointment and eligibility to meet Sheppard Pratt requirements to operate a vehicle are preferred.

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! #LI-RM2