Latitude is searching for a Social Worker for a great institutional partner of ours in the Baltimore area. This positions primary responsibility is to work with students families and their teachers to help them achieve their goals and practice good mental health. This position is located in the Baltimore area and does require full on-site work for the first 6 months.
Responsibilities of the Role
Provides emergency assessment of students
Within the scope of professional license provide individual family and group therapy using a variety of therapeutic modalities.
Serve as a professional resource for school staff who may seek counsel on coping with a students behavior.
Complete admission service needs assessments that include participation by child/youth parents/guardians in the identification of strengths service needs and discharge plan.
Participate in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) goals and objectives for students in need of counseling as a related service serving as an advocate for the students.
Evaluate the childs/youths/familys progress towards goal attainment on a designated basis in line with individual treatment and discharge plan goals.
Adheres to laws and procedures involving child abuse/neglect.
Develops effective intervention strategies for students based on knowledge and understanding of students behavior and learning styles.
Consult with classroom teachers to help better understand and work with particular students or manage particular classes and students.
Provide effective case management to assigned cases that includes but is not limited to liaison with internal and external sources including the students family.
Work with the student parent guardian or any other appropriate party to resolve issues related to the students absence.
Education & Experience
Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
Current LGSW Maryland State License LCSW-C preferred.
Minimum of one year experience in providing direct social work services to children/youth and families.