Social Worker or Counselor, Child Inpatient Unit

The Child Unit at Sheppard Pratt Towson hospital [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/care-finder/child-unit-towson/] is a safe and secure 18-bed inpatient unit specifically designed for males ages 5-11 and females 5-12. Our team treats a variety of behavioral challenges and diagnoses, focusing on crisis stabilization so that the child can transition back into their home community.

What to expect.

You will provide compassionate care to children up to 12 years old, 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.

• 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)
• 2 years of related experience.

• 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