Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Circuit Court for Baltimore City bei Baltimorecity

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
 

Salary Range:

$65,159.00 - $79,451.00 ANNUALLY
 

Starting Pay:

$65,159.00 ANNUALLY

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Job Summary     
Juvenile Court Services is seeking a licensed professional social worker to serve as a Juvenile Court Services Specialist. The Specialist will work under the direction of the Juvenile Court Services Coordinator.

Essential Functions    

• The specialist will interview, and link children, adolescents, and families involved in the child welfare and delinquency system to appropriate community-based resources and provide case coordination services.
• Conduct assessments and develop service plans.
• Accompany families to juvenile court and testify when necessary.
• Facilitate emergency petitions and acute psychiatric admissions as needed.
• Complete case documentation and written court reports.
• Facilitate specialized groups for youth and parents.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives.
• Provide direct supervision for social work interns and staff when directed.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Candidate must have a master’s degree in social work (lmsw). Graduation from other social science-related fields will be considered. Lcsw is required from the Maryland state board of social work examiners within six months of hire as a contingency for employment.
 

AND
 

Experience: Have three years of experience providing direct counseling services, facilitating groups, and supervising staff and college students. Two years of experience developing programs and providing case coordination services. Detailed orientated, flexible, and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Must work well independently and exercise discretion in complex situations.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Non- supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

Additional Information

Background Check 
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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