Lara Collender

Clinical Social Worker Supervisor Lcsw-C · Kennedy Krieger Institute

mental health Baltimore City County, MD

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
8 years
since Nov 2018

Experience

Clinical Social Worker Supervisor Lcsw-CCurrent
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Since Nov 2018 · 8 years · Baltimore City County, MD

Education

Morgan State University
MSW
2011 – 2013
Troy University
BS
1994 – 1998

About Kennedy Krieger Institute

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$1M to <$10M

Professional Overview

Lara Collender is a Clinical Social Worker Supervisor Lcsw-C, currently affiliated with Kennedy Krieger Institute, based in Baltimore City County, MD. As a mental health, Collender contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Baltimore City County, MD. They have been with Kennedy Krieger Institute for 8 years. Collender holds academic credentials, including MSW and BS, from Morgan State University and Troy University. Kennedy Krieger Institute operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Baltimore City County, MD healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Lara Collender is one of them.
  • 938 mental health professionals are based in MD (out of 29,095 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 173 contacts at Kennedy Krieger Institute are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in MD: $42,000 – $105,000 (median $61,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in MD: Sole Proprietor (61), Private Practice (23), Kennedy Krieger Institute (15).
  • 4% of mental health professionals in MD hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 80% of mental health professionals in MD have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lara Collender located?

Lara Collender is based in Baltimore City County, MD. They are currently affiliated with Kennedy Krieger Institute.

What is Lara Collender's specialty?

Lara Collender specializes in mental health. Their current role is Clinical Social Worker Supervisor Lcsw-C.

Where does Lara Collender currently work?

Lara Collender currently works at Kennedy Krieger Institute. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Lara Collender's educational background?

Lara Collender attended Morgan State University and Troy University.

How do I contact Lara Collender for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in MD?

mental health professionals in MD typically earn $42,000 to $105,000 annually, with a median of $61,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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