Lead Social Worker or Senior Social Worker

The University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Neurology is seeking to hire a Senior Social Worker or a Lead Social Worker (SW) to work within the department. This position will be filled dependent on the candidate's education and experience. This position will work within our Epilepsy Division assisting our physicians and CRNP staff with social and financial challenges faced by our patients and their families. This position will also support our Center for Adults with Neuro-Developmental Disorders (CCAND). The CCAND functions to evaluate and provide comprehensive care to adult individuals with autism, intellectual disability, and epilepsy.

The Department of Neurology provides evaluation, treatment, and care for patients suffering from a wide range of neurological disorders including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and migraine. We provide care through our inpatient and consultative services, our designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, our Level 4 Epilepsy Center, our 22-bed Neuro-Critical Care Unit, and our busy outpatient practice. The Department also provides state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. A number of departmental faculty received grant funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Veteran's Administration to study the role of genetics in stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease, new brain imaging modalities in multiple sclerosis, biomarkers in multiple sclerosis, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and intellectual disability. Many faculty are lead investigators in clinical trials to identify new therapeutic approaches for a broad range of neurological disorders.

In this position, the SW will function with significant practice autonomy, and experience with EPIC electronic medical record software is strongly preferred. The SW will participate in bi-weekly patient care and administrative meetings.

This position is required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website.

The Lead Social Worker position is eligible for a $7,000 sign-on bonus.

The Senior Social Worker position is eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus.
Half will be paid within the first 30 days of employment, and half will be paid upon successful completion of probation. Current UMB employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus

Benefits: Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. 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).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES - Senior Social Worker

• Senior Social Worker works under the supervision of a Social Worker (LCSW-C) and apply theories, knowledge, procedures, methods, and/or ethics derived from a formal educational program in social work to restore or enhance social functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations or communities through assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and advocacy. With the client as a participant, Senior Social Worker uses individualized plans to provide social services and assistance to improve the individuals well-being. May have responsibility for program elements.

• Assess risk by screening and interviewing clients. Identify and construct service plans that best meet the clients needs, and determine best resources available.

• Develop plans by identifying programs and services available for a variety client issues dealing with challenges, change, and crisis. May have responsibility for program elements.

• 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.

• Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, and/or medical care in accordance with licensure.

• Provide training, guidance, and support to others preparing for use of resources.

• May supervise other social workers, interns, students, or employees in accordance with licensure.

• Assist in development of policies, protocols, or procedures as requested.

• May review and provide submission of authorized documentation for reimbursement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY DUTIES - Lead Social Worker

• Lead Social Worker is responsible for a program or resources oversight. Lead Social Worker uses individualized plans to provide social services and apply the theories, knowledge, procedures, methods, and/or ethics derived from a formal educational program.

• Assess risk by screening and interviewing clients. Identify and constructs service plans that best meet the clients needs, and determine best resources available.

• Develop plans by identifying programs and services available for a variety client issues dealing with challenges, change, and crisis. Responsibility for program elements.

• 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.

• Counsel and diagnose individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, and/or medical care in accordance with licensure.

• Provide training, guidance, and support to others preparing for use of resources.

• Leads a social services program, project, or team management.

• Assist in development of policies, protocols, or procedures as requested.

• Responsible for review and submission of authorized documentation for reimbursement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Senior Social Worker

Education: Master's degree in Social Work.

Experience: One (1) year related social worker experience with licensure as either LMSW, LCSW or LCSW-C in related area of treatment including responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others. Experience with EPIC electronic medical record software preferred.

Certification/Licensure: State of Maryland licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C).

Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Lead Social Worker

Education: Master's degree in Social Work.

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. Experience with EPIC electronic medical record software preferred.

Supervisory Experience: State of Maryland Board Approval as a designated supervisor.

Certification/Licensure: Licensed as (LCSW-C) in the state of Maryland.

Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES - Senior Social Worker/Lead Social Worker

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: Senior Social Worker $75,500 - $79,500 OR Lead Social Worker $91,000 - $96,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

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 leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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