Social Worker II, Health Services, CI (Court Involved) Forensic Coordinator **REPOST**

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to be the administrative forensic coordinator, which functions as the social work member of the forensic specialty team within the Office of Forensic Services at Springfield Hospital Center. This Office provides evaluative and consultative services to Courts around the State, in addition to operating in a liaison role with clinical teams at the Hospital regarding legal issues faced by their patients. Along with the Director of the Office of Forensic Services, this position provides leadership and educational services to clinical and administrative staff, and this position represents the Hospital at Statewide meetings and in county-level forensic meetings. The forensic coordinator participates in pretrial evaluations, represents the Hospital in administrative hearings, testifies as needed, and assists teams in preparing patients for release.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Note Candidates may substitute 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 on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Licenses, Registrations and Certifications: Candidates must be 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 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 Maryland Department of Health Testing Unit.

Benefits

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