SOCIAL WORKER ADVANCED, HEALTH SERVICES - #25-001993-0005

Maryland; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A state health department is seeking a Social Worker to provide advanced mental health treatment and social work services in a school setting. This role involves conducting biopsychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing therapies to children and adolescents. Candidates must have a Master's degree in Social Work, relevant experience, and be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in Maryland. This full-time position offers supportive work in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in clinical social work services.
• Two years experience in a clinical specialty area.
• Licensed as a Certified Social Worker-Clinical in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work services in schools.
• Conduct biopsychosocial assessments.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.

Skills

Advanced social work services

Mental health treatment

Biopsychosocial assessments

Individual and group therapy

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Doctorate degree in Social Work

Job description

GRADE

ASTD18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Dorchester County Health Department 627 Race Street Cambridge, MD 21613

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to provide advanced level direct social work services and mental health treatment in the school setting to the special population of children and adolescents. This involves consultation with other treatment providers, school personnel, and professionals in the community. The social worker will conduct biopsychosocial assessments with students, clients, and their families to evaluate the nature and degree of needs; develop a treatment plan; and provide ongoing mental health therapy and/or referrals as deemed indicated by the assessment. Therapy may be individual, family or group and include case management and some Tier 2 behavioral services. The social worker may occasionally conduct therapy sessions via telehealth or home visits when school is closed or if a student cannot come to school for an extended time. The social worker will also keep accurate and timely documentation according to COMAR as well as provide data necessary for reports to funding sources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers. Experience: Four years of experience rendering clinical social work services in a health care or treatment setting subsequent to the receipt of an approved Master’s degree in Social Work, including two years experience in an area of clinical specialty.

1. Candidates may substitute one complete year of graduate social work education beyond the Master's degree at an accredited college or university for one year of experience in an area of clinical specialty. Applicants must submit a statement from the college or university that the advanced work constitutes one full year toward the completion of work required for a Doctorate degree.
2. Candidates may substitute a Doctorate degree in social work from an accredited college or university for two years of experience in an area of clinical specialty.
3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must be licensed as a Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have the license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the Maryland Department of Health Testing Unit.
2. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess an appropriate operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment; no postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [e-mail]. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.