Social Worker Advanced, Health Services

State Of Maryland

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Dorchester County, SC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 12 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GRADE

ASTD18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Dorchester County Health Department
627 Race Street
Cambridge MD 21613

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time position will be to provide advanced level direct social work services and mental health treatment in the school setting to the special population of children and adolescents. This involves consultation with other treatment providers school personnel and professionals in the community. The social worker will conduct biopsychosocial assessments with students clients and their families to evaluate the nature and degree of needs; develop a treatment plan; and provide ongoing mental health therapy and/or referrals as deemed indicated by the assessment. Therapy may be individual family or group and include case management and some Tier 2 behavioral services. The social worker may occasionally conduct therapy sessions via telehealth or home visits when school is closed or if a student cannot come to school for an extended time. The social worker will also keep accurate and timely documentation according to COMAR as well as provide data necessary for reports to funding sources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: Four years of experience rendering clinical social work services in a health care or treatment setting subsequent to the receipt of an approved Masters degree in Social Work including two years experience in an area of clinical specialty.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute one complete year of graduate social work education beyond the Masters degree at an accredited college or universityfor one year of experience in an area of clinical specialty. Applicants must submit a statement from the college or university that the advanced work constitutes one full year toward the completion of work required for a Doctorate degree.

2. Candidates may substitute a Doctorate degree in social work from an accredited college or universityfor two years of experience in an area of clinical specialty.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as acommissioned officer in Social Work classifications or SocialWork specialty codes in the Social Science Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must be licensed as a Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have the license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained submit a copy to the Maryland Department of HealthTesting 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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of 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 submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified 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.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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 to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

GRADE ASTD18 LOCATION OF POSITION MDH Dorchester County Health Department627 Race StreetCambridge MD 21613Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this full-time position will be to provide advanced level direct social work services and mental health treatment in the school setting to the ...
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Key Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Acute Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Behavioral Health
  • Intake Experience
  • Hospice Care
  • Case Management
  • Home Care
  • Child Welfare
  • Experience with Children
  • Social Work
  • Addiction Counseling

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