Sheppard Pratt

School-Based and In-Home Therapist, Outpatient Mental Health Center - Frederick, MD

FREDERICK, MDPosted 18 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Sheppard Pratt

  • Job overview

    The School-Based and In-Home Therapist role at Sheppard Pratt involves providing mental health therapy to children and families in schools and homes, impacting community well-being in Frederick, MD.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The therapist will provide individual, family, and group therapy, conduct assessments, develop and update treatment plans, document thoroughly, work evenings twice a week, participate in staff meetings and training, and collaborate with school staff and community providers.

  • Compensation and benefits

    Salary ranges from $66,000 to $68,000 for LMSW & LGPC licensed therapists and $80,000 to $82,000 for LCSW-C & LCPC licensed therapists, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, 403b retirement match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, free clinical supervision, and employee assistance programs.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must be licensed or pre-licensed in Maryland as LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC; experience with children and adolescents in therapy is implied.

  • Career development

    Opportunities include professional growth, tuition reimbursement, clinical supervision, licensing and certification preparation, and continuing education such as CME and grand rounds.

  • Work environment and culture

    Sheppard Pratt fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment focused on hope, healing, and community impact.

  • Company information

    Sheppard Pratt is a healthcare organization dedicated to mental health services, partnering with Frederick County Public Schools to provide accessible care.

  • Team overview

    The therapist will join a multi-disciplined team working closely with school staff and community providers to coordinate care.

  • Job location and travel

    Position is based in Frederick County, MD, with therapy provided in homes, schools, or other convenient locations, including evening hours twice weekly.

  • Unique job features

    The role offers flexible, accessible care outside traditional office settings and includes a partnership with public schools, enhancing community integration.

Company overview

Sheppard Pratt is a leading mental health organization that provides a wide range of psychiatric services, including inpatient and outpatient care, special education, and community-based programs. They generate revenue through patient services, educational programs, and partnerships with healthcare providers. Founded in 1853, Sheppard Pratt has a long history of pioneering mental health treatments and continues to innovate with modern therapeutic approaches and comprehensive care models.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your licensure status in Maryland as an LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC, emphasizing your ability to provide school-based and in-home therapy to children and families.

  • Focus on showcasing your experience with individual, family, and group therapy, as well as your skills in conducting assessments and developing treatment plans tailored to client needs.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Sheppard Pratt's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure for this role.

  • Connect with current therapists or clinical staff at Sheppard Pratt on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their involvement in community-based mental health programs or asking about their experience collaborating with schools.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'behavioral health support,' 'individual and group therapy,' 'treatment plans,' 'clinical supervision,' and 'collaboration with school staff.'

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