Counselor I (LGPC) - Brook Lane Inpatient

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.

Continuing Education Provided

• We offer up to
• 24 hours of continuing education each year
• to support licensure maintenance—an investment in your professional growth that can save clinicians
• over $1,200 annually
• in CE expenses.

What You’ll Do

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.
• Why Join Brook Lane’s Inpatient Team?

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.

Qualifications

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.

About Our Inpatient Program

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.

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.