Counselor ; LGPC - Brook Lane Inpatient

Counselor I (LGPC) - Brook Lane Inpatient

Job Category:
Social Worker/Counselor

Requisition Number: COUNS
013631

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• Posted:
  December 13, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range: $58,656 USD to $87,297.60 USD

BL Main Campus
Brook Lane Main Campus
13121 Brook Lane
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $58,656 USD to $87,297.60 USD

The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Brook Lane’s Inpatient Services provide intensive, 24‑hour care to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing acute mental health crises. Patients in our care may face severe symptoms such as suicidal thoughts, impulsive behaviors, or require emergency stabilization. As a Counselor Level I – LGPC
, you will play a key role in assessment, counseling, and care coordination—helping patients find stability and hope during their most vulnerable moments.

Assess & Diagnose: Conduct thorough psychosocial and mental health assessments to guide individualized treatment plans.

Counsel & Support: Provide evidence-based counseling interventions for patients and their families in a structured inpatient environment.

Coordinate Care: Work with an interdisciplinary team to create discharge plans and connect patients with community resources.

Advocate: Serve as a compassionate voice for patients and their families, ensuring their needs are met.

Facilitate Groups: Lead or refer to therapeutic, support, and educational group sessions.

Document Effectively: Maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with facility policy.

Impactful Work: Your role directly supports individuals at critical points in their mental health journey.

Collaborative Environment: Partner with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and other professionals dedicated to patient recovery.

Career Development: Access training, supervision, and mentorship to advance your counseling career toward full licensure.

Education: Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited school.

Licensure: LGPC (Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor) through the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.

Experience: One year in a healthcare or behavioral health setting preferred.

Skills: Strong communication, counseling knowledge, and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Brook Lane’s inpatient units are designed to meet the unique needs of different age groups—children, adolescents, and adults—through safe, structured, and therapeutic programming. Each patient’s plan includes a combination of individual counseling, group therapy, family involvement, and skill-building activities that promote stabilization and recovery.

We are committed to supporting the well‑being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance , as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

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.

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