Kennedy Krieger Institute·Baltimore, Maryland
Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy to children who have experienced trauma. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and referring agencies to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
Overview The Social Worker II is a therapist, under the guidance of a supervising licensed clinician, to children who have experienced or may be at risk for trauma through physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, domestic and community violence and negative social conditions. The incumbent utilizes information gained by the interdisciplinary evaluation services and diagnostic interview to develop and implement a treatment plan for the child and their family.
Provide weekly individual, family or group, psychotherapy services to children and their families. Attend interdisciplinary staffing to discuss and integrate the evaluation information and to develop a comprehensive treatment plan responding to the psychological and social needs of the client/family. Collaborate with the referring agency, to assist them in utilizing the evaluation/treatments services in the development of the service plans for the child and the family, when indicated. Collaborate with the school system to assure that the children are receiving appropriate educational services if indicated. Participate in peer consultation groups and/or individual supervision for review of clinical work. Attend in-service clinical training programs, treatment planning meeting, and necessary administrative meetings. Maintain client activity at the projected level set by the administrative staff. Maintain the medical record for each client seen which includes a treatment plan and diagnostic interview at the initiation of therapy, weekly progress notes, periodic reviews, and termination summary.
Must be licensed by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW). Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. EDUCATION: Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work required. EXPERIENCE: Experience providing services to children with developmental and emotional disturbance preferred.
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Must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and be licensed as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) in Maryland. CPR certification is required, and experience with children with emotional disturbances is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.
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