SOCIAL WORKER II, HEALTH SERVICES

Location: MDH, Charles County Health Department, White Plains, MD

About the Role

This position provides direct services to substance use disorder clients, including information, screening, assessment, determination of crisis and immediate response. As a member of the treatment team, the role involves developing individual treatment plans, providing counseling, and helping clients modify patterns of behavior.

Requirements

• Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.
• Experience: Two years of experience rendering clinical social work services in a health care or treatment setting subsequent to the receipt of an approved Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
• U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Social Work classifications or Social Work specialty codes in the Social Science, Psychology, and Welfare field of work may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Licensed as a Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker, Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants pending receipt of the required license may also apply.
• Possession of a valid Maryland State operator's license may be required if assigned duties involving the operation of an automobile.

Benefits

State of Maryland benefits.