Social Work Supv Health Svcs CI

State of Maryland•Howard, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide expertise in the area of discharge planning, specifically clinical and legal readiness for discharge, state processes and program expectations in order to assist the Social Worker in providing the most comprehensive and appropriate discharge plan possible. The position will provide clinical and administrative supervision to lower level staff Social Workers, collaborate with other professional staff to formulate appropriate care for mentally ill patients, provide supervision and administrative services within the Social Work Department, deliver clinical services to patients, participate in a ward treatment team that coordinates services to patients and serve as hospital liaison to families and community agencies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
Four 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.
License as a Master Social Worker (approved for independent practice), Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
Possession of an appropriate operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring the operation of an automobile).

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and/or coordinating internship programs at all levels of Social Work education (BSW, MSW) and Public Health.
Experience supervising Social Work students and developing and maintaining practicum programs to ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
Experience working with Google Suite/Workspace.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise in discharge planning, including clinical and legal readiness, state processes, and program expectations.
Assist Social Workers in developing comprehensive and appropriate discharge plans.
Provide clinical and administrative supervision to lower-level staff Social Workers.
Collaborate with other professional staff to formulate appropriate care for mentally ill patients.
Provide supervision and administrative services within the Social Work Department.
Deliver clinical services to patients.
Participate in a ward treatment team that coordinates services to patients.
Serve as hospital liaison to families and community agencies.