SOCIAL WORKER II, HEALTH SERVICES

Maryland.gov; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A state health agency is seeking a licensed social worker to provide direct social work services and mental health treatment in a school setting. The position involves conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and consulting with wellness center providers. Candidates should have at least two years of clinical experience and a Master's degree in Social Work. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work directly with students.

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical social work experience in a health care setting.
• Must be licensed as a Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker, Clinical.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct social work services and mental health treatment.
• Conduct assessments with students and develop treatment plans.
• Consult with wellness center providers and school personnel.

Skills

Experience working in a school setting

Experience treating children and adolescents

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to provide direct social work services and mental health treatment in the school setting to students enrolled in the School Based Wellness Center program. This involves consultation with other wellness center providers, school personnel, professionals in the community. In addition, this position will conduct assessments with student clients and their families to evaluate the nature and degree of needs, as well as develop a treatment plan and provide ongoing therapy and / or referrals as deemed indicated by the assessment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.

Experience : Two 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 from an accredited college or university.

Note : Candidates may substitute Armed Forces military serviceexperience at a rank of Corporal / Petty Officer or higher as acommissioned officer in Social Work classifications or SocialWork specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess :

• Experience working in a school setting
• Experience treating children and adolescents

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must be licensed as a Certified Social Worker or 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 a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the Maryland Department of HealthTesting 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 , 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 thecertified 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.