Excellent benefits, supervision and training for clinicians at this outpatient mental health clinic specializing in trauma treatment. Candidates with clinical experience with marginalized groups and champions of social justice are encouraged to apply. The Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute has been operating for over 40 years and has received national recognition.

The Social Worker II is a primary therapist to children and families who have been exposed to abuse, neglect and violence.  The Social Worker II utilizes the information gained by the interdisciplinary evaluation services in the development and implementation of a treatment plan for the child and his/her families.

• 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 Graduate Social Worker (LGSW).
• Must hold and maintain CPR certification.
• *Individual must demonstrate competence across all age groups due to the diversity of the children and families served by Kennedy Krieger Institute.
• *Clinical care focus is on the neonate, pediatric, and adolescent populations, as well as some adults with disabilities.

• Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.

• Some experience related to providing services to children in the child welfare population with developmental and emotional disturbance preferred.

Did you know that some Kennedy Krieger locations are approved National Health Service Corp sites for loan repayment? More information here: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program

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.