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

We are interviewing Social Workers (LMSW), 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.

Must possess and maintain Master Social Worker (LMSW) license, issued by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Board of Social Work Examiners.

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

Clinical experience through internships or job placements in the provision Social Work services required, preferably for children, adolescents and young adults with developmental, learning and/or emotional disabilities.

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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