Social Worker II, Health Svcs CI REPOST

Introduction

RECRUITMENT REPOST PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT REAPPLY.

GRADE

ASTD18

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH RICA Baltimore

605 South Chapel Gate Lane

Baltimore Maryland 21229

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the Managed Care Coordinator is to provide documentation for theAdministrative Service Organization (ASO) and act as a direct liaison with the ASO. TheManaged Care Coordinator will also provide documentation for private insurance companies andact as a liaison with those companies the clinical staff and the financial position requires someone who demonstrates specific expertise in understanding thesymptoms and treatments for clients with diagnoses which are typically seen in emotionallydisabled adolescents. This position requires someone who can work effectively with a treatmentteam made up of nursing/residential educational and rehabilitation staff as well as socialworkers psychologists and psychiatrists to provide treatment that is family driven & youthguided. The incumbent of this position must also be able to generate the extensivedocumentation such as treatment plans progress notes and reports required in a contemporarymental health context.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Determined by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers. Experience :Two years of experience rendering clinical social work services in a health care or treatment setting subsequent to the receipt of an approved Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university. Note : Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military serviceexperience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as acommissioned officer in Social Work classifications or SocialWork specialty codes in the Social Science Psychology and Welfare field of work on a year-for-year basis for the requiredexperience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

School Social Workers must possess three semester hours of special education coursework and possess a certificate from the Maryland Board of Education in School Social Work as per COMAR 13A.12.04.11.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

• Experience working with children and adolescents in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
• Experience coordinating with insurance companies managed care organizations or Administrative Service Organizations (ASOs) regarding behavioral health services and documentation requirements.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates must be licensed as a Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained submit a copy to the Maryland Department of HealthTesting Unit.

2. Candidates appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess an appropriate operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or .

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

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