Behavioral Health Assessor

Prince George's County Public Schools; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prince George’s County Health Department is seeking a Behavioral Health Assessor (Social Worker IA) in the Behavioral Health Division, based in Cheverly, MD. This entry-level professional role focuses on assessing and supporting mental health and psychosocial needs across diverse populations.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, developing care plans, coordinating services with other agencies, and maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
• Must become licensed as an LCSW within one year.
• Possession of a valid driver's license when required for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the social work/mental health/psychiatric care needs of target populations.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive psychotherapy plan for clients.
• Coordinates the provision of psychosocial services with other agencies.
• Maintains accurate charts and records to document care provided.
• Provides information to callers/clients and facilitates referrals.

Skills

LCSW licensure within 1 year

Driver's license

Assessment and care planning

Education

Master's degree in social work

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of Work

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George’s County Health Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Behavioral Health Assessor (Social Worker IA), grade A18 position, in the Behavioral Health Division.

About The Position

This is entry level professional social service work performed to address the mental health/psychiatric/psychosocial needs of target populations (e.g., infants, youth, adults, seniors) using the social work care process of assessment, planning, and implementation. Incumbents provide a variety of professional social work care services to a diverse range of clients, patients, families and groups from diverse cultural backgrounds. Such services promote psychosocial awareness and the general welfare of target populations. Incumbents experience frequent contact with social service personnel and other allied service individuals in order to coordinate and provide comprehensive mental health/ psychosocial care programs and services to the public. Work assignments are performed within the framework of social work professional standards and other established policies and procedures. Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher level professional social worker and evaluated through observation, records review and employee/ management conferences.

About The Agency

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

Examples of Work

• Assesses the social work/mental health/psychiatric care needs/requirements of target populations (e.g. infants, youth, adults, seniors).
• Develops a comprehensive psychotherapy care plan for clients/ patients.
• Implements/adjusts a comprehensive psychotherapy care plan for clients/patients.
• Evaluates the status/condition/progress of target populations.
• Conducts research/studies of target populations.
• Participates in meetings/workshops/training/conferences.
• Maintains accurate, complete and retrievable charts/records/ data/statistics/logs/files in order to document social work care provided.
• Coordinates the provision of psychological/social services for clients/patients with other agencies.
• Makes entries on a variety of documents (e.g., charts/logs/reports/forms/records/files, etc.)
• Provides general/specific information to callers/clients in order to respond to calls/make proper referrals/provide required services.
• Accesses automated/manual records in order to review/update the file. Instructs individuals/groups (e.g., patients, families, teachers, etc., by demonstrating psychosocial care procedures.
• Consults social work services and other personnel in order to discuss/share information/opinions regarding treatment plans, etc.
• Alerts staff/supervisor/management of actual/potential facility operational problems.
• Writes narrative reports in order to communicate ideas/information to service personnel/agencies/management.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university or equivalent program as determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners with a master's degree in social work.
• Must become licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) certified by the Maryland State Board of Social Worker Examiners within one year.
• Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle when required for the performance of job-related duties at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in substance use disorder and treatment options

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Salary Range Transparency

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates

October 26-October 28, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

3003 Hospital Dr, Cheverly, MD 20785

Conditions of Employment

Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Assistance Program
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
  • Supplemental Pension Plan
    • Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
  • 457(b)
  • 403(b)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Critical Illness
  • Whole Life Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits