Summary

This position provides clinical social work for individuals with mental, physical, or developmental disabilities and performs other related work.

This position is responsible for maintaining safety by assisting staff in inspecting facilities, or observing behaviors, to identify or intervene in security breaches that could lead to injuries or escape.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and collaborates in the formulation of a diagnosis of individuals.
• Develops, monitors, and modifies treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Identifies and recommends appropriate services based on assessment
• Provides individua1 and group therapy, including sex offender treatment, as delineated in the treatment plan.
• Participate in risk assessment, evaluation, and recommendation for alternate level of care placement.
• Coordinates discharge planning activities and acts as resource on accessing appropriate community support and services to be utilized upon release.
• Responds to requests from individuals.
• Consults with colleagues and other staff on behavior management treatment issues.
• Prepare verbal and written social work reports.
• Participates in professional meetings, committees, training, and conferences.
• Participate in research and Quality Assurance and Improvement (QA&I).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree program from an accredited school of social work. Valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the state in which the work is performed.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature of social work with particular reference to clinical social work;

psychological or social aspects of mental and developmental and physical disabilities.

Knowledge of community organization principles; scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies;

characteristics of mental, developmental, and physical disabilities; current trends in mental health, public health and public welfare, and Federal and State programs in these fields.

• Ability to utilize and effectively apply the required technical knowledge.
• Ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted within the context of work.
• Ability to secure accurate psycho and social data and record such data systematically.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and concise reports.
• Ability to work family and community agencies in preparation for discharge.
• Ability to develop and implement programs.
• Ability to provide professional consultation; analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
• Ability to communicate effectively through written or verbal modes.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Summary of Position

Assesses, plans, and coordinates services and resources for patients and families to meet needs and / or provide for timely discharge.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work. Required

Experience

1-2 years Experience in social work in a hospital, inpatient psychiatric or medical / health setting or area of specialty Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Social Worker license in the State of Maryland. Required and
• CPR / BLS certification Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Psychosocial assessment and advocacy skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Child and Adolescent Day Hospital is a clinically intensive day program for children (ages 5-12) and adolescents (ages 13-18) with serious psychiatric problems.

Designed as an alternative to inpatient and residential care, it provides rapid assessment and crisis stabilization, and the structure and intensity of an inpatient program but for patients who do not require 24-hour treatment.

Services provided include Structured Therapeutic Group Treatment; Family Meetings conducted by a licensed clinical professional (LCSW-C or LCPC) and Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management provided by a staff psychiatrist.

Additional groups are provided by visiting artists from September thru May offering Drumming, Movement, Art and Drama therapies.

The Child and Adolescent Day Hospital operates 8 : 30 a.m. until 4 : 00 p.m. every Monday through Friday and is located on Sheppard Pratt's main campus in Towson (Baltimore County).

As a Social Worker / Counselor (LCSW-C / LCPC) you will :

• Provide a wide range of social work services to an assigned caseload of patients in support of established treatment plan goals and discharge plans
• Complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment on each patient assigned at time of admission
• Meet individually with patients on caseload as well as with families and / or significant others to monitor and evaluate progress
• Conduct daily group psychotherapy session for assigned patients; leads a wide array of psycho-therapeutic groups in conjunction with other members of the treatment team

Requires :

• Master's degree in social work and a MD state license (LCSW-C / LCPC) at time of hire and continually throughout tenure in position.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a mental health setting.

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Job Description

Summary

Stella Maris, located in Timonium Maryland, is looking for a Home Hospice Social Worker to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated hospice clinicians to meet the needs of clients in the community we serve.

Under the direction of the Home Hospice Director, the main function of this position is to provide social work services to our Home Hospice patients and their families.

Licensed Social Worker

Home Hospice

Check out some of our benefits offered :

• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and Catch Up provision
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

Responsibilities

• Services include admission, psychosocial assessment, plan of care, linkage with community resources, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
• Responsible for required documentation in compliance with State and federal regulations.
• Assesses bereavement issues of families and makes timely and appropriate referrals to Center for Grief and Loss.
• Facilitates effective communication between patient / family and home care team members.
• Provides appropriate information and referral services to patients and families / caregivers.

INDHP

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred
• Social Work License in the State of Maryland
• Experience in hospice or medical setting

About Us : The Baltimore Academy has established itself as a premier provider of Full Day Special Education services for students in grades 6 through 12.

The 12 month school program serves male and female adolescents ages 12 through 21 who are exhibiting serious emotional and behavior disorders and who are not yet able to function in less restrictive school settings.

We are looking for a Full-Time LGSW or LCSW-C, with experience working with children for our special education program.Responsibilities :

• The overall responsibility of the school Social Worker is to manage all cases of students enrolled in The Baltimore Academy and to assure provision of all social work and counseling services listed on the students, IEPs.Requirements :
• Licensed LGSW is required to provide counseling services to youth grades 6-12 in a school setting. Work also requires regular consultation with school staff.Minimum Requirements :
• Licensed LGSW
• Master’s degree
• 0-1 years of experiencePreferred area of college / graduate concentration :
• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred
• Prefer 1 year experience working with adolescents in a psycho educational setting.
• Prefer 1 year supervised experience with individual, group and family therapy.