Clinical social worker (fairmount-lower/middle school) $5000 sign-on bonus | Baltimore, MD

students grades K-8 and their families. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized and enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team to plan and implement evidence-based, student-centered interventions. While prior clinical experience and knowledge about developmental disabilities is preferred, candidates eager to learn will be considered.

Did you know that some Kennedy Krieger locations are approved National Health Service Corp sites for loan repayment? More information here: Responsibilities Provides social work services to students, including psychosocial backssment and treatment/interventions, including but not limited to individual and group therapy, case management services

and family therapy if needed. Participates in interdisciplinary school committees. Provides appropriate documentation according to departmental guidelines, including but not limited to required IEP documentation, progress notes, psychosocial backssments, works with teams to develop Functional Behavioral backssments, Behavioral Intervention Plans, and reports for outside agencies.

Functions effectively within a multidisciplinary team, by advocating for client needs, participating actively in team plans, and using clear, concise, and assertive communication in written and oral form. Demonstrates a competent approach to crisis management including clinical and any necessary administrative

follow-up. Will appropriately document crisis intervention forms as required by interdepartmental guidelines.

Maintains working relationships with staff, students and their families, interdisciplinary and interagency representatives, Institute staff and visitors. Considers cultural factors in treatment planning for students and in working with their families. Qualifications Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by KKI. Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities. EDUCATION: Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work Must be licensed in the State of Maryland, by the Board of Social Work Examiners, Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (L.

C. S. W. -C. )EXPERIENCE: The Social Work candidate must have two years clinical experience through internships or job placements in the provision of services to children and adolescents with developmental, learning and/or emotional disabilities. RELATED TRAINING: PCM or CPI training will be provided by the department, according to the individual program requirements. Employee must achieve and maintain certification (at the " Practitioner" level or higher for PCM) according to the timeline established within the departmental policy.

Must acquire sufficient training to maintain licensure Benefits Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities. Now offering a New Student Debt Relief Program! EOE/M/F/D/V We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are a healthcare institution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients, students, employees, and the communities we serve.

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