Per Diem Therapist, Child and Adolescent Day Hospital – Towson, MD

Schedule: PRN as needed, Monday-Friday days. Type: In Person.

The Child and Adolescent Day Hospital at Sheppard Pratt’s Towson campus is a warm and welcoming environment for adolescents who need more clinically-intensive services than can be provided in an outpatient setting. Our interdisciplinary treatment team provides therapeutic programming that bridges the gap between inpatient and outpatient care for our young patients.

What to expect.

You will provide compassionate care to children and adolescents ages 12 through 17 on an as-needed basis. No evening or weekend hours are required.

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)

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 $28 - $50/hr.

Sheppard Pratt’s mission-driven culture offers an environment where you can explore what motivates you both professionally and personally. Impact opportunities include hospitals, special education schools, residential programs, outpatient centers, and more. We offer continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs to facilitate your professional growth. Together, we can put your purpose to work.

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