Social Worker I — Criminal Justice & Reintegration

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension credit

Paid parental leave

Personal leave

Annual leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) invites dedicated candidates to join our team in Maryland as Social Worker I. This role provides clinical and forensic social work in a criminal justice environment, including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, group work, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

A credentialed social work license is required; MSW or equivalent, with licensure in Maryland as described.

Qualifications

• Must meet the State Board of Social Work Examiners licensing requirements.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and forensic social work services in a criminal justice environment.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop remediation plans.
• Facilitate therapeutic classes and individual support groups based on cognitive‑behavioral theory.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Complete administrative tasks including monthly reports and statistics.
• Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish language

Mandarin language

Korean language

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

Graduate Social Worker

Certified Social Worker

Job description

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) invites dedicated candidates to join our team in Maryland as Social Worker I. This role provides clinical and forensic social work in a criminal justice environment, including psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, group work, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

A credentialed social work license is required; MSW or equivalent, with licensure in Maryland as described.