Health Hub Crisis Team Social Worker

ASTD
16

MDH St. Mary's County Health Department
21580 Peabody Street
Leonardtown, MD 20650

As a member of the Behavioral Health Division, this position functions as a part of a dedicated clinical team within the St. Mary's County Health Department's Health Hub providing Crisis Walk-In Behavioral Health Services to community members. These services include but are not limited to psychosocial assessment (including substance use disorder screening and assessment), crisis intervention, safety and risk assessment, behavioral health treatment planning, coordination of care, continuing care planning, brief solution-focused therapy, and individual/family/group therapy.
This position works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team which includes clinical social workers, peer recovery specialists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and various supporting staff. This position also may collaborate and co-manage client care with law enforcement, EMS, external providers, and community based facilities. Additionally, this position is responsible for delivering services in accordance with accrediting agency requirements and local, state, and federal laws.

Education:

Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.

Experience:

None.

The desired candidate should possess:
Behavioral‑Health crisis experience:
Experience providing support, assessment, or intervention to individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance‑related crises in clinical or community settings.
Fast‑paced multidisciplinary teamwork:
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment requiring rapid decision‑making, coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams such as clinicians, peer specialists, law enforcement, or emergency responders.

1. Candidates must be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (on or by June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker(on or after July 1, 2018) or Certified Social Worker by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license.

When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the Maryland Department of Health Testing Unit.
2. 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.

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.

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