SOCIAL WORKER ADVANCED, HEALTH SERVICES

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Wicomico County Health Department, Salisbury, MD

The main purpose of the position is to develop, implement, and coordinate the addictions outpatient program services and to provide individual, group and family counseling/therapy to clients of the Wicomico County Behavioral Health program-Addictions Unit. This position also provides clinical supervision to employees that have CAC, CSC or trainee status certifications. This position collaborates with the program director on issues concerning the administrative and clinical oversight of the program and reviews polices and procedures as well as case material to assure compliance with standards and procedures of the oversight agency (ADAA. MHA), as well as social work services. This position is designated emergency essential.

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

Experience: Four 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, including two years experience in an area of clinical specialty.

Notes:

1. One complete year of graduate social work education beyond the master's degree at an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of experience in an area of clinical specialty. Applicants must submit a statement from the college or university that the advanced work constitutes one full year toward the completion of work required for a doctoral degree.

2. A doctoral degree in social work from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of experience in an area of clinical specialty.

3. 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.

Candidates in this position must possess a certificate as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Approved Supervisor.  A copy of your certificate must be attached to your application.  Not providing a copy of your certificate may result in disqualification. 

1. Candidates must be licensed as a 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 the 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 license must 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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

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

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

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.