Social Worker , Health Svcs CI

Main Purpose of Job

This position provides clinical case management, direct individual, group and family therapy, and clinical advice and support to a caseload of approximately ten adolescents in a residential treatment center/special education school setting for emotionally disabled adolescents. This position requires someone who demonstrates specific expertise in understanding the symptoms and treatments for clients with diagnoses which are typically seen in emotionally disabled adolescents.

This position requires someone who can work effectively with a treatment team made up of nursing/residential, educational and rehabilitation staff as well as social workers, psychologist and psychiatrists to provide treatment that is family driven & youth guided. The incumbent of this position must also be able to generate extensive documentation such as treatment plans, progress notes and reports required in a contemporary mental health context.

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MDH RICA Baltimore
605 South Chapel Gate Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21229

This position provides clinical case management, direct individual, group and family therapy, and clinical advice and support to a caseload of approximately ten adolescents in a residential treatment center/special education school setting for emotionally disabled adolescents. This position requires someone who demonstrates specific expertise in understanding the symptoms and treatments for clients with diagnoses which are typically seen in emotionally disabled adolescents.

This position requires someone who can work effectively with a treatment team made up of nursing/residential, educational and rehabilitation staff as well as social workers, psychologist and psychiatrists to provide treatment that is family driven & youth guided. The incumbent of this position must also be able to generate extensive documentation such as treatment plans, progress notes and reports required in a contemporary mental health context.

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

None.

School Social Workers must possess three semester hours of special education coursework, and possess a certification from the Maryland Board of Education in School Social Work as per COMAR 13A.12.04.11

• Experience providing therapeutic and crisis intervention services to children and adolescents with serious emotional and behavioral disorders, including the use of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), suicide risk assessment, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, and positive behavior supports.
• Experience working in special education and interdisciplinary treatment planning, including IEP development, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to develop comprehensive treatment plans and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.

• 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.
• 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…