Social Worker, Mental Health

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting‑edge technology with compassionate, high‑touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world‑class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

Career Team is looking to hire a Social Worker as part of the Employment and Training Services team. This position will be responsible for providing one‑on‑one and group interventions, as well as necessary staff interventions, and supporting customers’ success. The Social Worker will provide counseling services and outlets for discussion regarding all aspects of a participant’s life, inclusive of mental, social, physical, emotional, and behavioral health aspects that may be beyond the scope of regular staff.

The position is expected to be 100% onsite.

• Meet every participant for a 1‑on‑1 introductory session within 14 days of enrollment
• Respond within 24 hours to participants’ requests for service
• Provide individual and group supports and interventions
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions
• Responsible for making referrals and appropriate linkages
• Partner with the other staff, including the case manager, to provide wrap‑around services
• Support customers in achieving their individual success plans
• Provide education and training to other staff
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records of all case management interactions
• Submit required reports
• Report any critical incidents to the appropriate authorities, supervisors, and contract managers
• Prepare and present reports of activities and accomplishments
• Approach each day and task with a "ZAG" mindset
• Other duties as assigned

• A Maryland Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from an accredited university. A Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Level II or III, with a bachelor’s degree is also preferred
• Preferred knowledge of EARN, TANF, or similar services
• Multilingual or bilingual preferred
• Training in trauma‑informed care, harm reduction, de‑escalation techniques, and vicarious trauma
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners
• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive
• Ability to facilitate and supervise groups (preferred)
• Experience, knowledge of, and sensitivity to homeless issues, and the particular issues and barriers faced by families, children, and veterans experiencing homelessness
• Ability to apply positive engagement, motivational, and leadership skills in a culturally appropriate manner, working with adults and their children from diverse and multiply challenged backgrounds
• Experience in care coordination work
• Verbal and written communication skills, including detail‑minded record‑keeping and excellent computer skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with good personal boundaries and appropriate use of authority
• Ability to hear and process critical feedback, as well as provide it to others
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow through on commitments
• Flexibility, creativity, positive attitude, and good humor
• A valid driver’s license

• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee‑sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans
• Disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off, offered on an accrual basis

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually

Employment Type:

Full‑time, Exempt

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.