Adolescent PHP/IOP Social Worker - Trauma-Informed Care

LifeBridge Health; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer

Tuition Assistance

Employee Wellness Programs

Free parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

LifeBridge Health, Carroll Hospital, Westminster, MD, seeks a Social Worker for Adolescent PHP/IOP to lead group therapy, perform psychosocial assessments, and coordinate care within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver LGBTQ2S-affirming, trauma-informed care and collaborate with psychiatrists and nurses to support teens and families on their path to emotional wellness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related behavioral health field.
• Current Maryland licensure (LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT strongly preferred).
• Experience in hospital/IOP/PHP settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments with adolescents and families to identify emotional, behavioral, and social needs.
• Facilitate daily group therapy sessions focused on skill-building, emotional regulation, and healthy coping strategies.
• Deliver care that is LGBTQ2S-affirming, gender-affirming, and trauma-informed/trauma-responsive.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and program staff to ensure coordinated, developmentally appropriate care.
• Engage parents and caregivers through communication and education, reinforcing treatment goals.
• Incorporate evidence-based approaches to promote emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Monitor progress and adjust interventions with the multidisciplinary team.
• Document assessments and progress notes in accordance with standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold NASW/ACA/AAMFT codes of ethics.
• Participate in supervision and clinical reviews to support quality improvement.
• Coordinate discharge and aftercare planning for smooth transitions.
• Support program initiatives and quality goals to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Group Therapy

Psychosocial Assessments

DBT Techniques

Clinical Documentation

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Maryland Licensure (LCSW-C / LCPC / LCMFT)

Job description

LifeBridge Health, Carroll Hospital, Westminster, MD, seeks a Social Worker for Adolescent PHP/IOP to lead group therapy, perform psychosocial assessments, and coordinate care within a compassionate, multidisciplinary team.

You will deliver LGBTQ2S-affirming, trauma-informed care and collaborate with psychiatrists and nurses to support teens and families on their path to emotional wellness.