Social Worker II, Health Svcs CI
About the role
The main purpose of this position is to provide direct care to a variety of children and adolescents and their families through clinical services such as individual, group and family therapy, to facilitate attainment of improved mental health and more effective social and family functioning. This position acts as a primary therapist and case manager within a multidisciplinary team.
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.
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.
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 operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Desired or Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with adolescents with emotional disabilities
- Experience working with court-involved youth