Advanced Clinical Social Worker II — Crisis & Care Leader

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Baltimore seeks an experienced social worker to independently practice, provide case management, crisis intervention, assessments, therapy, counseling, and referral services within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The role requires a CSWE-accredited Master’s in Social Work, Maryland LCSW-C licensure, and a minimum of three years post-master’s experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work accredited by CSWE.
• Must hold LCSW-C licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Minimum three years of post-master’s experience required.

Responsibilities

• Completes specialized assessments and may provide guidance to other social workers.
• Provides advanced psychosocial guidance to enhance clinical practice.
• Delivers crisis intervention and maintains a therapeutic environment.
• Initiates projects to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Applies age-appropriate care across newborn to geriatric patients.
• Serves as lead contact for complex cases and networks resources.
• Consults on challenging cases and supports colleagues.
• Performs clinical reviews and contributes to care planning.
• Educates patients and peers in line with NASW Ethics.
• Advocates for self and team members.
• Participates in healthcare system committees.
• Collaborates in unit practice improvements.
• Completes tasks within assigned department as directed.

Skills

Clinical social work

Case management

Crisis intervention

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Psychoeducation

Referral

Psychotherapy

Counseling

Advocacy

Critical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Age-appropriate care

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (CSWE-accredited)

LCSW-C licensure

Minimum 3 years post-master’s experience

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation in Baltimore seeks an experienced social worker to independently practice, provide case management, crisis intervention, assessments, therapy, counseling, and referral services within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The role requires a CSWE-accredited Master’s in Social Work, Maryland LCSW-C licensure, and a minimum of three years post-master’s experience.