SOCIAL WORKER I, HEALTH SERVICES

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Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Frederick County Health Department

350 Montevue Lane

Frederick, MD  21702

The main purpose of this position is to provide direct clinical services and document services through acceptable COMAR/HIPAA and HITECH standards. Services include providing diagnostic assessment to formulate behavioral health diagnostic impressions, clinical counseling and case management services to children, adolescents and adults with mental health disorders as defined by standard treatment criteria; provide individual, family, and/or group counseling to assigned clients according to agency guidelines and COMAR regulations; collaborate with clients to develop and review treatment plans. The Social Worker will document and maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedures adhering to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct; participate in continuing professional development; and obtain supervision as required for licensure. Duties include clinical coordination - advocate for client and family services, collaborate with other disciplines involved in providing treatment and coordinate treatment activities with services provided to the client/family by other resources; participate in weekly staff meeting and individual clinical supervision; function as coverage for clinical personnel during staffing shortages to ensure continued service for this agency. The incumbent will obtain authorization for clinical services through the Administrative Service Provider ensuring continuation of authorization during the course of treatment, complete all client Outcome Measurement System data and treatment plans for consumers assigned to caseload to ensure compliance with COMAR documentation regulations and ensure that the Division receives payment for services provided. This position will participate in Health Department wide activities as necessary to promote awareness of Public Health issues and participate in Public Health disasters as needed at the discretion of the Health Officer.

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

Experience:  None

1.  Candidates must be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker 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 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Testing Unit.

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.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online process is not available, please send your paper application 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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov.