• Clinical Social Worker (Outpatient: Spina Bifida) $10000 Sign-On Bonus

    Kennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimore, MD 21217

    Job #2686254525

  • Overview

    Outpatient Spina Bifida Program - Offering $10,000 sign-on bonus.

    We are interviewing Social Workers (LCSW-C), to work with pediatric and adult patients and families in our Spina Bifida Program. Patients receive initial evaluations and follow-up services from collaborating professionals. Social workers focus on psychosocial aspects of treatment of the whole patient. Social work services include assessment and interventions, coordination of care, resource finding and linkage, supporting the patient and family in understanding and adjusting to team recommendations and providing risk assessments/safety plans to patients that screen positive on a suicide screening. Patients and families seen in medical clinics may also be referred for counseling and mental health services.

    The ideal candidate is seeking an enriching work environment with supportive colleagues and professional growth opportunities. We offer continuing education and in house training in evidence-based/informed therapies and multi-disciplinary learning experiences. We encourage our clinicians to pursue interests in mentoring trainees, providing outreach, and engaging in multi-disciplinary research and special projects.

    Qualifications

    Must possess and maintain a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) license, issued by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Board of Social Work Examiners.

    EDUCATION:

    Master's degree from an accredited school of Social Work is required.

    EXPERIENCE:

    Minimum two years of licensed clinical experience required, preferably with children, adolescents and adults with developmental, learning, medical and/or emotional disabilities.

    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.

    Kennedy Krieger is an approved site for the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment program! More info can be found here: ~~~

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    Vacancy ID 10226

    Pos. Category Social Work

    Job Location : Street 1741 Ashland Ave

    # of Hours 40.00

    Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

    Pos. Type Regular Full Time

    Department : Name Social Work

    Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet