Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Maryland

Make a Meaningful Impact in Inpatient Mental Health Care

At Brook Lane, our Inpatient Services provide intensive, 24-hour care to children, adolescents, and adults facing acute mental health challenges. Patients in our inpatient program may be experiencing crisis-level symptoms, suicidal or impulsive behaviors, or require emergency stabilization. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to help guide patients toward stability, safety, and hope.

What You’ll Do

• Assess & Plan: Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments, provide diagnoses, and create individualized treatment plans.
• Counsel & Support: Deliver evidence-based counseling interventions to patients and their families in a structured inpatient setting.
• Coordinate Care: Collaborate closely with the treatment team to develop discharge plans and connect patients to community resources for ongoing support.
• Advocate: Serve as a voice for patients and families, ensuring their needs and rights are respected throughout the care process.
• Facilitate Groups: Lead or coordinate therapeutic and educational group sessions that promote coping skills, wellness, and recovery.
• Maintain Documentation: Complete accurate, timely notes, reports, and correspondence per policy.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Team Collaboration: Work alongside psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and other behavioral health professionals in a supportive environment.
• Mission-Driven Work: Contribute to life-changing outcomes in moments when your expertise matters most.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, continuing education, and opportunities to expand your clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in counseling from an accredited school.
• Licensure: LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors.
• Experience: At least 1 year in a healthcare or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication abilities, knowledge of counseling principles and community resources, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

About Our Inpatient Program

Brook Lane’s inpatient services provide age-specific units for children, adolescents, and adults, each designed for safety, therapeutic engagement, and individualized care. Patients benefit from structured programming that includes individual, group, and family therapy, along with educational and recreational opportunities to support stabilization and recovery.

Caring for Our Team

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.

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.