Weekend Residential Counselor

Sheppard Pratt Careers; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) retirement match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt Careers in Towson, MD seeks a Residential Counselor for Saturday and Sunday shifts, 8 am–11 pm, at our historic campus. The role focuses on guiding students in a structured residential setting and helping them achieve personal goals in a therapeutic program.

Responsibilities include maintaining daily routines, organizing recreational activities, reinforcing program standards, and thorough documentation. Competitive benefits and professional development support accompany the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Driver’s license at time of appointment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Reinforce students’ daily living skills and maintain structure in the residential setting.
• Organize daily recreational activities with access to fresh air, leisure, and exercise.
• Encourage and reinforce behavior according to program standards.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation.

Skills

Guidance & support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: 6501 N. Charles Street, Towson, MD 21204, USA.

Description

We are seeking a Residential Counselor to work Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 11 pm in our historic campus located in Towson, Maryland.

The Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved, level V nonpublic school offering a year‑round therapeutic educational and residential program for youths ages 12–18 with emotional and behavioral challenges.

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.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce students’ daily living skills and maintain structure and organization within the residential setting.
• Organize daily recreational activities, ensuring that students have access to fresh air, leisure activities, and exercise.
• Encourage and reinforce behavior according to program standards.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation.

This position offers rich experience and training in using therapeutic approaches while working with children and adolescents in a structured psychiatric program.

Benefits

• Commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit‑eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Generous paid time off for benefit‑eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay Range: $18.50 to $22.95 per hour, determined by experience and other factors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license at time of appointment (preferred). Eligibility to operate a vehicle in accordance with Sheppard Pratt requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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