Social Worker or Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free clinical supervision

Licensure/certification prep support

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement match

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Grand rounds and CME opportunities

Cross-discipline collaboration

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt School in Cumberland is seeking a licensed mental health professional to provide counseling and develop treatment plans, including IEPs, for students with emotional disabilities and autism. You will work with students and families to support educational goals and functional skills within a small-classroom setting.

You will collaborate with families and school systems, conduct risk assessments, respond to emergencies, and maintain clinical records in line with MSDE and regulatory

Qualifications

• Counselor must have LGPC/LCPC/LCMFT at time of hire.
• Social Worker must have LMSW or LCSW-C at time of hire, or apply for licensure within 30 days of acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling and develop treatment plans including IEPs for an assigned caseload.
• Collaborate with families, school systems, and external providers for holistic support and resources.
• Conduct assessments including suicide and violence risk screenings; respond to emergencies as needed.
• Develop evidence-based treatment strategies aligned with IEP goals.
• Assist students with transitions, vocational and life skills training.
• Maintain clinical records (progress notes, initial assessments, IEP reports) per standards.

Skills

Counseling

IEP development

Risk assessment

Documentation

Crisis response

Education

LGPC license

LCPC license

LCMFT license

LMSW license

LCSW-C license

Job description

Sheppard Pratt School in Cumberland is a nonpublic special education day school providing year-round educational, vocational, and daily living services to students grades K-12 with emotional disabilities and autism. We help students meet their educational goals and prepare them for life beyond the classroom with small class sizes, 12 months of instruction, and a comprehensive curriculum.

What to expect.

You will play a crucial role in providing clinical mental health support to students with social-emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and related diagnoses. You will support students and their families in overcoming challenges, helping them access educational programs and achieve their highest level of functioning.

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling, and develop treatment plans, including IEPs, for an assigned caseload.
• Work closely with families, school systems, and external providers to ensure holistic support and access to resources.
• Conduct assessments, including suicide and violence risk screenings, and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment strategies that align with IEP goals and address student needs.
• Assist students in navigating transitions within the educational setting and preparing for life beyond school through vocational and life skills training.
• Maintain clinical records, including progress notes, initial assessments, and required IEP reports, in line with Sheppard Pratt and regulatory standards.

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)
  • Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT)
• 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's 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.

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.

• 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

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. #LI-EH1