Details

• Department: Care Management

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. no weekends, no holidays, no on-call, one remote working day after 6 months.

• Hospital: Ascension St. Agnes

• Location: Baltimore, MD

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Clinical Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with under-served communities, providing clinical support and advocating for clients' welfare. This role requires the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse healthcare setting.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Apply specialized clinical knowledge and advanced clinical skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, behavioral and developmental disorders, conditions and addictions.

• Administer and interpret tests and measures of psychosocial functioning for the purpose of diagnosing mental, emotional, behavioral, addictive and developmental disorders and disabilities.

• Develop and implement appropriate assessment-based treatment plans.

• Consult with team manager, statutory and voluntary agencies and patient's relatives to ensure compliance with the patient's treatment plan.

• Provide crisis-oriented psychotherapy as well as short-term and long-term psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic treatment.

• Document patient therapy in accordance with both federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:

• Social Worker credentialed from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any level accepted.

• Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any level accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Job Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.

• Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW).

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical setting, with a focus on serving under-served populations.

• Demonstrated ability to assess and diagnose mental health issues and develop treatment plans.

• Proficient in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to cultural competence and understanding of the social determinants of health affecting under-served communities.

• Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.