Job Description

Social Worker III
Full-Time 
Baltimore, MD

Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world class 800-bed, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center. 

We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at the University of Maryland Medical Center.  

As a Team Member at UMMC, you’ll experience:

A supportive and collaborative work environmentA comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!A highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against to market standards.Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for your graduate degree.

Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

SUMMARY

The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking an experienced, licensed, psychiatric social worker for the Child Psychiatry program.   

We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join Child Team at the Child and Adolescent Clinic located on the downtown campus of the University of Maryland Medical Center.

The Child and Adolescent Clinic is a part of a large academic Department of Psychiatry.  We are committed to excellence in service, teaching and research. The clinic provides comprehensive mental health services to children, youth, and their families. These services include Diagnostic assessments and evaluations, Individual, family and group therapy, and medication management; delivered in person and/or through telehealth services, as needed. 

The child team provides psychiatric treatment including trauma informed care and case management services to children and adolescent with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses. Caseload size is approximately 30-50.

Licensure as an LMSW or LCSW-C (preferred) in the state of Maryland is required. A minimum of 2-4 years experience in the delivery of mental health services to the specified population is required.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes Student Loan Repayment Assistance as an approved site for the National Health Services Corp.  Our department provides formal supervision at no cost and supports opportunities for advancement through our Social Worker Professional Advancement model.

The Department of Psychiatry is committed to actively examining, identifying, and addressing systemic racism and structural inequality, and agrees to an ongoing commitment of re-creating and improving the department culture as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our priorities include establishing processes that will lead to long term sustainable gains in both faculty and staff recruitment and retention, increasing diverse representation in leadership positions for both faculty and staff, and continuing the work of improving the climate of inclusivity. We are committed to learning, healing, and growing together.

Company DescriptionQualifications

III. Education, Experience and Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

2. Minimum of an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.

3. Minimum three (3) years of related experience is required.

4. Pediatric experience preferred

 

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrate skill in a) clinical social work and/or case management practice areas; b) completing basic social work functions such as assessment, planning, intervention evaluation, case management, psychoeducation, referral, information gathering, counseling, supervision, consultation, advocacy; c) effective critical thinking; d) communications both written and oral; and e) age appropriate interpersonal interactions (patients may range from newborn to geriatric adult).

2. Ability to a) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders (i.e. colleagues, medical staff, liaisons, patient, family); b) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment; c) make decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards; d) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties; e) assist in data analysis, f) demonstrate innovative thinking, integrity, and accountability; and g) act as a leader for peers in regard to these skills.

3. Adheres to the professional principles and standards of practice consistent with underlying core values of the profession, as outlined by the NASW Code of Ethics.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

DEI Values/Commitment Statement:

The Department of Psychiatry is committed to actively examining, identifying, and addressing systemic racism and structural inequality, and agrees to an ongoing commitment of re-creating and improving the department culture as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our priorities include establishing processes that will lead to long term sustainable gains in both faculty and staff recruitment and retention, increasing diverse representation in leadership positions for both faculty and staff, and continuing the work of improving the climate of inclusivity. We are committed to learning, healing, and growing together.