Located on our historic campus in Towson, Maryland, Sheppard Pratt School and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) is a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) approved, level V nonpublic school. We offer a year-round therapeutic educational and residential program catering to youths ages 12-18 with emotional and behavioral challenges. Our comprehensive program offers structured community and recreational activities alongside full-day special and general education schooling.

What to expect.

You will provide guidance and support to students living in a residential treatment setting. Working closely with your students, you will support them as they achieve goals, overcome challenges, and find a path to leading fulfilling lives.

Specific responsibilities include:

Reinforcing student’s daily living skills and maintaining structure and organization within the residential setting. Organizing daily recreational activities, ensuring that students have access to fresh air, leisure activities, and exercise. Encouraging and reinforcing behavior according to program standards. Providing complete and accurate documentation.

This position offers rich experience and training in using therapeutic approaches while working with children and adolescents in a structured psychiatric program.

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.

High school diploma or GED. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must meet Sheppard Pratt’s requirements to operate a company vehicle: Be 18 years old with at least 2 years of driving experience. Have a valid driver’s license. Driving record with 2 points or less for the 3 most recent years of driving history.

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.