Social Worker or Counselor

Sheppard Pratt School in Cumberland is a nonpublic special education day school providing year-round educational, vocational, and daily living services to students grades K-12 with emotional disabilities and autism. We help students meet their educational goals and prepare them for life beyond the classroom with small class sizes, 12 months of instruction, and a comprehensive curriculum.

What to expect.

You will play a crucial role in providing clinical mental health support to students with social-emotional disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and related diagnoses. You will support students and their families in overcoming challenges, helping them access educational programs and achieve their highest level of functioning.

• Provide individual, family, and group counseling, and develop treatment plans, including IEPs, for an assigned caseload.
• Work closely with families, school systems, and external providers to ensure holistic support and access to resources.
• Conduct assessments, including suicide and violence risk screenings, and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment strategies that align with IEP goals and address student needs.
• Assist students in navigating transitions within the educational setting and preparing for life beyond school through vocational and life skills training.
• Maintain clinical records, including progress notes, initial assessments, and required IEP reports, in line with Sheppard Pratt and regulatory standards.

What we need from you.

• A Counselor must have one of the following at time of hire:
  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT)
• A Social Worker must have one of the following at time of hire, or must submit required documents to apply for licensure within 30 days of accepting the position:
  • Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)

Per MSDE requirements, a social worker filling this position must also provide verification of having completed 3 semester hours or State-approved CPD credits in special education and possess a MSDE Certification as a School Social Worker.

What you'll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives.

• 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

The pay range for this position is $60,569 minimum to $105,414 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license and years and level of related experience. #LI-EH1