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Howard, MD - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

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Introduction

Together we are building a stronger Maryland.

Governor Wes Moore

Do you want to join a dynamic innovative team Join one of the State of Marylands largest agencies the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS)! When you work at DPSCS its an opportunity to support and impact our large workforce help ensure the public safety of Marylands residents and change the lives of returning citizens.

Visit our website to learn more about the work we do OF POSITION
Howard County
Patuxent Institution
7555 Waterloo Road
Jessup MD 20794

POSITION DUTIES

Patuxent Institution is a maximumsecurity state prison designed to provide remediation programs and services to male and female incarcerated individuals based upon current best practices. The PSCS Social Worker I Criminal Justice position is the intermediate performance level of professional social work in this facility. The main purpose of this position is to provide direct social work services to incarcerated individuals in one or more programs.

Such services may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Conducts social history assessments diagnostic interviews mental status assessments and other types of assessments as assigned.
  • Provides direct psychotherapeutic services to incarcerated individuals to include cognitivebehavioral group psychotherapy (processoriented and more structured didactic groups) individual therapy and crisis intervention.
  • Engages in release planning and/or supervision of incarcerated individuals in the community.
  • Participates in miscellaneous projects and tasks as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications and license requirements to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

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

Experience:None.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

are required to be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (on or before June 30 2018 Master Social Worker (on or after July 1 2018 Certified Social Worker or Certified Social WorkerClinical 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 hiring department.

in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

are required to meet mandatory standards for continuingeducation as determined by the hiring department. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion suspension anddismissal.

must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.

may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.

required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry LevelTraining Academy operated by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland you will have access to outstanding benefits including: health insurance dental and vision plans offered at a low cost.

CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS


FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing datefor the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to the recruitment number in the subject line. Onlyadditional materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSDRecruitment Division at.

Brittney Liles

If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or.

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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.


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