What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker or Counselor, Thought Disorders – Towson, MD ($5,000 sign-on bonus) position at Sheppard Pratt?
The Thought Disorders Unit is designed to provide crisis stabilization for individuals with psychosis. Our team’s goal is to move patients to a less-intensive level of care as soon as is safe to do so.
What to expect.
You will provide compassionate care, conducting psychosocial assessments, delivering individual and group therapy sessions, and collaborating with treatment teams to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Providing individual and group therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Offering supportive counseling and monitoring progress towards treatment goals.
- Collaborating with treatment team members to communicate patient progress and contribute to treatment planning and aftercare planning processes.
- Participating in family meetings and collaborative care sessions as needed to support holistic patient care.
*LMSW candidates are expected to obtain their LCSW-C license within 3 years of accepting this role. As a part of your benefits package, Sheppard Pratt will provide a board-approved supervisor to oversee your clinical supervision hours at no cost to you.
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)
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
- Cross-discipline collaboration
Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience. The pay range for this position is $60k - $105k.
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!
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Salary : $60,000 - $105,000
