Clinical Social Worker I (Special Education: Southern Maryland Campus) Hiring Incentive

Overview

Overview

Up to $5000 Hiring Incentive. Full-time or Part-time positions available

 

 

Have you wondered about or wanted to be a part of a new school program? If bringing your social work expertise to a small start-up program (2nd year) appeals, Kennedy Krieger School: Southern Maryland Campus in California, Maryland may be right for you. We're looking for a dedicated social worker to join our team as our program is in its second year. Work with lower, middle, and high school students and their families in this specialized non-public program. 

 

 

Responsibilities

Provides social work services to students, including psychosocial assessment and treatment/interventions, including but not limited to individual and group therapy, case management services and family support if needed.

Participates in interdisciplinary school committees.

Provides appropriate documentation according to departmental guidelines, including but not limited to required IEP documentation, progress notes, psychosocial assessments, supports the team in the development of the Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavioral Intervention Plans, and reports for outside agencies.

Functions effectively within a multidisciplinary team, by advocating for client needs, participating actively in team plans, and using clear, concise, and assertive communication in written and oral form.

Demonstrates a competent approach to crisis management including clinical and any necessary administrative follow-up.  Will appropriately document crisis intervention forms as required by interdepartmental guidelines.

Maintains working relationships with staff, students and their families, interdisciplinary and interagency representatives, Institute staff and visitors.

Considers cultural factors in treatment planning for students and in working with their families.

Qualifications

• *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI.
• *Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of Social Work
• Must be licensed in the State of Maryland, by the Board of Social Work Examiners, Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (L.C.S.W.-C.)

EXPERIENCE:

The Social Work candidate must have two years clinical experience through internships or job placements in the provision of services to children and adolescents with developmental, learning and/or emotional disabilities.

Benefits

Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies!  In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.  

 

EOE/M/F/D/V

Minimum pay range

USD $54,409.89/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $94,461.74/Yr.

Minimum pay range

USD $54,409.89/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $94,461.74/Yr.