Clinical Social Worker School-Based (Southern Maryland Campus) $5000 Sign-On Bonus

Kennedy Krieger Institute; Newfoundland; On-site; USD 54,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social worker to join a small start-up program focused on supporting students and their families. This role involves providing vital social work services, including psychosocial assessments, therapy, and case management for diverse populations. With a commitment to cultural competence and crisis management, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to enhance the well-being of students. Join a dynamic environment that offers excellent benefits and professional development opportunities, making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and adolescents with various needs.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Debt Relief Program

Free Parking

Child Care Subsidies

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Competence across all age groups due to diversity of children and families served.
• Two years clinical experience in providing services to children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services including therapy and family support.
• Document assessments and participate in interdisciplinary committees.
• Advocate for client needs and manage crises effectively.

Skills

Social Work Expertise

Crisis Management

Psychosocial Assessment

Group Therapy

Case Management

Cultural Competence

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (L.C.S.W.-C.)

Job description

Overview

Have you wondered about or wanted to be a part of a new school program? If bringing your social work expertise to a small start-up program (2nd year) appeals, Kennedy Krieger School: Southern Maryland Campus in California, Maryland may be right for you. We're looking for a dedicated social worker to join our team as our program is in its second year. Work with lower, middle, and high school students and their families in this specialized non-public program.

Responsibilities

1. Provides social work services to students, including psychosocial assessment and treatment/interventions, including but not limited to individual and group therapy, case management services and family support if needed.
2. Participates in interdisciplinary school committees.
3. Provides appropriate documentation according to departmental guidelines, including but not limited to required IEP documentation, progress notes, psychosocial assessments, supports the team in the development of the Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavioral Intervention Plans, and reports for outside agencies.
4. Functions effectively within a multidisciplinary team, by advocating for client needs, participating actively in team plans, and using clear, concise, and assertive communication in written and oral form.
5. Demonstrates a competent approach to crisis management including clinical and any necessary administrative follow-up. Will appropriately document crisis intervention forms as required by interdepartmental guidelines.
6. Maintains working relationships with staff, students and their families, interdisciplinary and interagency representatives, Institute staff and visitors.
7. Considers cultural factors in treatment planning for students and in working with their families.

Qualifications

• Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
• Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Must be licensed in the State of Maryland, by the Board of Social Work Examiners, Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (L.C.S.W.-C.).

EXPERIENCE:

The Social Work candidate must have two years clinical experience through internships or job placements in the provision of services to children and adolescents with developmental, learning and/or emotional disabilities.

Benefits

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.

We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Minimum pay range

USD $54,409.89/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $94,461.74/Yr.