School-Based Counselor & Social Worker — Student Wellness

Sheppard Pratt; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

Sheppard Pratt School in Glyndon is a leading provider of year-round special education and therapeutic services, catering to students grades K-12. Our comprehensive program serves students with a range of needs, including autism, emotional disability, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, specific learning disability, and speech or language impairment. Nestled on a picturesque 43-acre campus, the school offers a unique educational experience surrounded by nature trails, a greenhouse, and a sensory-friendly playground. Our vibrant atmosphere is immediately evident upon arrival, fostering an energetic and engaging environment where students thrive.

What to expect.

You will play a crucial role in providing clinical mental health support to students with emotional and behavioral issues, including autism. You will support students and their families in overcoming personal and environmental challenges.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Conducting individual and group counseling sessions to address personal and environmental obstacles hindering students’ psychosocial functioning, work with families and engage in psychoeducation.
• Acting as a vital member of the treatment team by contributing to the development, implementation, and evaluating treatment plans.
• Collaborating with school systems and supporting families in accessing relevant community resources, while coordinating with local social service agencies when necessary.

What you’ll get from us.

• 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!