SOCIAL WORKER II, HEALTH SERVICES

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Office of Forensic Services,
DHMH, Behavioral Health Administration
8450 Dorsey Run Road
Jessup, MD 20794

This position provides professional social work services to individuals who have been found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) and placed on conditional release by the Maryland Courts, under the supervision of the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene's Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA); it provides administrative monitoring and direct services to these individuals.  This position relates to both the DDA's and Mental Hygiene Administration's (MHA) missions to monitor the consumer's compliance and to provide for public safety.  This position delivers services that are clinically appropriate and consistent with recognized standards of practice and the statutory requirements.  The goal is to provide guidance and consultation to community providers and consumers and to ensure the judicial system and citizens of Maryland an immediate method for the safe return of those individuals, when necessary, to a DHMH facility.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.

Experience: Two years 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.

The successful candidate should have a working knowledge of Maryland's Public Mental Health System and a basic understanding of court proceedings for individuals found NCR/IST (Incompetent to Stand Trial), including the evaluation/treatment process under the auspices of DHMH, MHA, and DDA Administrations. The candidate should be able to multi-task, be well organized, and possess good communication skills. Experience in crisis management and behavioral de-escalation is also highly desirable.

1. 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 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Testing Unit.  A copy of your current license or license verification as a Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker, Clinical (LCSW-C) should accompany your application. 

2. 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.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For recorded job information, call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

The incumbent in this position is a member of a covered bargaining unit and will be required to pay a bi-weekly service fee to the exclusive representative of the bargaining unit.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.