Job Description

Counselor Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW‑C

Location: Cumberland, MD

Employment Type: Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly

Empower patients and families through compassionate counseling, expert assessment, and meaningful support.

Join a team where your clinical expertise and professional autonomy truly matter. As a Counselor, you will provide therapeutic services that help patients and families navigate illness, strengthen coping skills, and maintain optimal functioning. You’ll conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, and ensure individuals are connected with the right resources at the right time. This is a role for someone who brings both clinical skill and genuine empathy to every interaction.

What You’ll Do

• Provide professional counseling services with a high level of autonomy
• Complete psychosocial and mental health assessments to guide treatment
• Diagnose and support patients and families through therapeutic interventions
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Offer education, counseling, and crisis support as needed
• Connect patients with appropriate community resources and social service programs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote holistic, patient‑centered care

What You Bring

Education

• Master’s degree in Counseling from an accredited institution

Experience

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Licensure/Certification

• State licensure required based on degree
• Must hold at least a graduate‑level license
• LCSW‑C licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Workers required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of counseling principles, practices, and professional standards
• Knowledge of community organizations and social service programs
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Skilled in building rapport, supporting families, and navigating sensitive conversations
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care

If you’d like, I can also create:

• A shorter version for job boards
• A “day in the life” narrative
• Knockout questions
• A version tailored for social media or internal recruitment channels

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.