Clinical Social Worker; Center Child and Family Traumatic Stress
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Clinical Social Worker
Overview
Services for children and youth who have neurodevelopmental disabilities (i.e., autism, intellectual disability, genetic and chromosomal syndromes, etc.) are central to Kennedy Krieger?s mission.
We are seeking applicants who have interest and experience with these populations to learn and apply cutting edge clinical interventions for posttraumatic stress. We are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time, LCSW-C who join our team!
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.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical social work services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families, through individual, group, or family modalities.
Conduct evaluations, including diagnostic assessments to determine appropriate treatment modality.
Collaborate with the referring agency to assist them in utilizing the evaluation/treatment services in the development of the service plan for the child and the family.
Collaborate with the school system to assure that the children are receiving appropriate educational services, if indicated.
Participate in peer consultation groups and/or individual supervision for the purpose of review of clinical work.
Attend in-service clinical training programs, treatment planning meeting, and necessary administrative meetings.
Maintain client activity at the projected level set by the administrative staff.
Maintain the medical record for each client seen which includes a treatment plan and diagnostic interview at the initiation of therapy, weekly progress notes, periodic reviews, and termination summary.
May participate in the field instruction program and supervise social work trainees when interest and capacity are demonstrated. May participate in specialized clinics focused on particular conditions or treatments
Qualifications
Must be licensed by the Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Certified Social Worker
- Clinical (LCSW-C).Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum two years of licensed clinical experience related to treating children and families with traumatic exposures and associated emotional and behavioral disturbances required.
Benefits
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.
EOE/M/F/D/V
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Minimum pay range
USD $78,094.00/Yr.
Maximum pay range
USD $/Yr.
Vacancy 11997
Pos. Category Social Work
Job Location :
Street 1741 Ashland Ave
# of Hours 40.00
Job Location s US-MD-Baltimore
Pos. Type Regular Full Time
Department :
Name FCI - Ctr for Child and Family Traumatic Stress
Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet
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