Social Worker/Counselor - Mood Disorders

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical supervision

Licensing prep assistance

Medical, dental, vision

403b retirement match

Generous PTO

EAP

CME opportunities

Job summary

The Adult Mood Disorders Unit at Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is hiring a licensed social worker or counselor to provide mental health services to adults in crisis. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans and conduct psychosocial assessments.

Responsibilities include individual and family meetings, aftercare planning, and participation in rounds. Requirements include LMSW/LCSW-C/LGPC/LCPC licenses and a Master’s degree in Social Work or

Qualifications

• Must possess Maryland LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC or LCPC licenses.
• Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling.
• Experience working with mood disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments for adults in crisis.
• Deliver individual and group therapy as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans and safety plans.
• Coordinate aftercare planning and case management needs.
• Participate in treatment rounds and family meetings.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling

LMSW

LCSW-C

LGPC

LCPC

Job description

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Social Worker/Counselor - Mood Disorders

• On-site
• Salary Range : $62,386.69 USD to $108,576.83 USD
• Social Work & Professional Counseling
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SOCIA012800

Locations

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Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

Description

The Adult Mood Disorders Unit at Sheppard Pratt is a 19-bed unit that treats adult patients with a variety of mood disorders. Patients are treated under the expert care of experienced psychiatrists, nursing, and other clinical staff.

What to expect.

We are seeking a licensed social worker or counselor to provide mental health services to adults in crisis. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement individualized care plans, conduct psychosocial assessments, and deliver both individual and group therapy sessions.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Provide a wide range of social work/counseling services to an assigned caseload of patients in support of established treatment plan goals and discharge plans.
• Complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment on each patient assigned at time of admission.
• Provide individual meetings and family meetings with patients and families to monitor progress, reinforce coping skills, provide psychoeducation, and develop safety plans.
• Assist patients with case management needs and coordinate aftercare planning.
• Function as member of an interdisciplinary treatment team and participate in treatment rounds with patients on assigned caseload.

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

What we need from you.

• Must possess one of the following Maryland licenses at time of hire:
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)
  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

The pay range for this position is $60,569.60- $105,414.40. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Lic Master Social Worker

Lic Prof Clin Counselor

Lic Grad Prof Counselor

Lic Cert Soc Wkr-Clinical

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