Social Worker I, Health Svcs CI *** REPOST *** - #26-004181-0002

Department: MDH John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents. Opened: 3/12/2026. Filing deadline: 8/17/2026.

Pay

$70,743.00 - $90,597.00 per year, with potential growth to $110,288.00 per year.

Schedule

Full-time.

About the role

This is a reposted Social Worker I position within Health Services for the Child and Adolescent residential treatment program at the John L. Gildner Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical social work services to children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and developmental disorders.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and educators.
• Facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
• Coordinate care with community agencies, schools, and families to support patient transition and aftercare planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in case conferences, treatment planning meetings, and staff development activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) or Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) in the State of Maryland, or ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire.
• Minimum of one year of post-graduate clinical social work experience with children, adolescents, and families, preferably in a residential or inpatient setting.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health disorders, evidence-based treatment modalities, and trauma-informed care.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for community-based work.