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.

Specific responsibilities include:

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 you’ll get from us.

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

A commitment to ongoing training and education, including a robust tuition reimbursement program. Comprehensive retirement, medical, dental, and vision benefits. Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling. Complimentary employee assistance program. And more!

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)

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. 

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.