SOCIAL WORKER I, HEALTH SERVICES (HEALTH HUB CRISIS TEAM SOCIAL WORKER)

GRADE

ASTD16\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH St. Mary's County Health Department\r\n21580 Peabody Street\r\nLeonardtown, MD 20650\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

As a member of the Behavioral Health Division, this position functions as a part of a dedicated clinical team within the St. Mary's County Health Department's Health Hub providing Crisis Walk-In Behavioral Health Services to community members. These services include but are not limited to psychosocial assessment (including substance use disorder screening and assessment), crisis intervention, safety and risk assessment, behavioral health treatment planning, coordination of care, continuing care planning, brief solution-focused therapy, and individual/family/group therapy.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis position works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team which includes clinical social workers, peer recovery specialists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and various supporting staff. This position also may collaborate and co-manage client care with law enforcement, EMS, external providers, and community based facilities. Additionally, this position is responsible for delivering services in accordance with accrediting agency requirements and local, state, and federal laws.\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers. \r\nExperience: None. \r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess:\r\n\r\n\r\n Behavioral‑Health crisis experience: Experience providing support, assessment, or intervention to individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance‑related crises in clinical or community settings.\r\n Fast‑paced multidisciplinary teamwork: Experience working in a fast‑paced environment requiring rapid decision‑making, coordination, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams such as clinicians, peer specialists, law enforcement, or emergency responders.\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (on or by June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker(on or after July 1, 2018) or Certified Social Worker 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 Maryland Department of Health�Testing Unit. \r\n2. 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. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. 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.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�\r\nComplete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�\r\nIncorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.\r\nCandidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.�Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.� If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information�to 410-333-5689.�Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the�MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n