TFC - Social Worker

N ow Hir ing : T r ea t men t F ost e r Ca r e Clinician

The Child r en ' s G u ild Bal t im or e , Ma ry land

A r e you a clinician w h o belie v e s e v e ry child de s e rv e s a s afe , l ov ing , and healing h o me ?

At The Child r en ' s G u ild , we are committed to ensuring that children in foster care receive the therapeutic support, stability, and individualized care they need to heal, grow, and thrive. We are looking for a compassionate, skilled T r ea t men t F ost e r Ca r e Clinician to join our Baltimore team and make a lasting difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable children and families.

Bonus Structure**

We offer a sign-on bonus totaling $6,000.

Distribution:

90 Days: $2,000

6 Months: $2,000

1 year: $2,000

Wh o We A r e

The Children's Guild is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of T r anZed Alliance - one of the most experienced child-serving organizations in the Greater Baltimore/Washington region. Our Treatment Foster Care program provides therapeutic, community-based foster care services to children and youth with complex emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs - partnering with dedicated foster families to create safe, nurturing, and healing environments.

The O pportu ni ty

As a T r ea t men t F ost e r Ca r e Clinician , you will serve as the primary clinical support for children in foster care and their foster families - providing therapy, crisis support, and wraparound services that promote healing and permanency. You will:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and youth in treatment foster care placements
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans aligned with each child's needs and permanency goals
• Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based therapeutic interventions (e.g., TF-CBT, CBT, play therapy)
• Provide crisis intervention and on-call support to foster families as needed
• Recruit, train, and support foster families in implementing therapeutic strategies at home
• Collaborate with foster families, caseworkers, school staff, courts, and community providers to coordinate comprehensive care
• Monitor placement stability and work proactively to prevent placement disruptions

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with COMAR, OHCQ, and agency standards
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
• Drive cultural transformation efforts by championing a trauma-informed, family-centered culture within the program

Wha t We ' r e L oo king F or

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (required)

Active licensure in Maryland (LCSW, LCPC, LMSW, LGPC, or working toward full licensure)

2+ years of clinical experience working with children, youth, and/or families in a foster care, child welfare, or community-based setting

Knowledge of trauma-informed care, attachment theory, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities

Familiarity with Maryland child welfare regulations and COMAR requirements

Strong crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and on-call rotations

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for home and community visits

Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply

Wh y The Child r en ' s G u ild ?

• Mi ss i o n - d r i v en c u l tur e - join a team dedicated to providing safe, healing homes for children who need it most
• C o m p e t i t i v e s ala ry commensurate with experience
• C o m pr ehen s i v e bene fits including medical, dental, and vision
• Clinical sup e rv i s i o n toward full licensure (LCSW, LCPC)
• Mileage r eimb urs emen t for community and home visits
• Ong o ing pro fe ss i o nal de v el op men t in TF-CBT, trauma-informed care, and child welfare best practices
• C o llab or a t i v e , support i v e t eam environment
• Meaningf u l wor k - every family you support is a step toward a child's healing and permanency

Read y to Change a Child ' s S tory?

If you are a passionate, skilled clinician committed to helping children in foster care heal and find permanency, w e w an t to hea r f ro m you.