Social Work Supv Health Svcs CI

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Maryland's MDH Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup seeks a Social Worker to lead discharge planning, focusing on clinical and legal readiness for discharge and collaboration with the care team.

The job provides supervision to lower level social workers, coordinates with families and community agencies, and ensures comprehensive, appropriate discharge plans. A MSW license is required, with health care experience and knowledge of state processes.

Qualifications

• Requires MSW license and eligibility for independent practice.
• Experience supervising social work staff in health care settings.
• Experience coordinating internship programs and supervising students (BSW/MSW).

Responsibilities

• Lead discharge planning with focus on clinical and legal readiness.
• Provide supervision and administrative support to Social Work staff.
• Collaborate with families, community agencies, and other professionals to create comprehensive care plans.

Skills

Discharge planning

Supervisory experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Google Workspace

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

GRADE

STD 0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The primary purpose of this position is to provide expertise in the area of discharge planning, specifically clinical and legal readiness for discharge, state processes and program expectations in order to assist the Social Worker in providing the most comprehensive and appropriate discharge plan possible. The position will provide clinical and administrative supervision to lower level staff Social Workers, collaborate with other professional staff to formulate appropriate care for mentally ill patients, provide supervision and administrative services within the Social Work Department, deliver clinical services to patients, participate in a ward treatment team that coordinates services to patients and serve as hospital liaison to families and community agencies.

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 from an accredited college or university.

Note : 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.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and/or coordinating internship programs at all levels of Social Work education (BSW, MSW) and Public Health.
• Experience supervising Social Work students and developing and maintaining practicum programs to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Experience working with Google Suite/Workspace.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Employees in this classification must have a license as a Master Social Worker (approved for independent practice), Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• 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.

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.