Lead Clinical Social Worker

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Institute of Human Virology (IHV), is currently recruiting for a Lead Social Worker.  The Lead Social Worker will be based at the THRIVE Clinical Program at UMMS Midtown Campus providing clinical social work services to patients and direct clinical supervision to social work staff. This individual will provide behavioral health interventions and assist patients with all psychosocial needs relating to their HIV care. They will also mentor other social workers along their career development and develop new program initiatives. They will also provide individual therapy to a subset of patients. 

Benefits:

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). 

Primary Duties:

• Oversee a program or resources. Provide clinical social work interventions on a team with an Infectious Disease Specialist, Registered Nurse, and Medical Assistant.
  
• Use individualized plans to provide social services and apply the theories, knowledge, procedures, methods, and/or ethics derived from a formal educational program. Provide clinical case management to patients needing intensive support services including the development of assessments and care plans to help achieve social-emotional-behavioral success. Identify and constructs service plans that best meet the client’s needs and determine best resources available.
  
• Provide grant-funded services to patients who have challenges in meeting basic needs such as food insecurity, lack of transportation, and pending evictions. Responsibility for program elements.
  
• Provide supportive counseling, address suicide risk, and develop therapeutic behavioral health interventions as part of the Collaborative Care psychiatric model. Provide solution-focused therapy to patients living with HIV.
• Counsel and diagnose individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues in accordance with licensure.
  
• Maintain case history records and document client(s) progress. May perform chart reviews and generates notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, reports, and other accountability measures.
  
• Train, guide, and provide clinical supervision to colleagues with LMSW and a graduate social work intern.
  
• Assist in development of policies, protocols, or procedures as requested.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).

Experience: Two (2) years post-licensure (LCSW-C) experience related experience in area of treatment including responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others. Prior HIV experience preferred.

Supervisory Experience: Board of Social Work Examiners Approved Supervisor in Maryland

Certification/Licensure: LCSW-C

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $80,000 – $90,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected] .  

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact [email protected] . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.