Caseworker (Full Time)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore's Psychiatry Addiction Research & Treatment Division has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker. The Social Worker will collaborate with the Nurse Practitioner and other clinical team members to ensure referrals to care as well as documentation of program activities. BCORE is a unique collection of clinical addiction and emergency medicine experts, community program leaders, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, data scientists, and public health specialists who apply their broad expertise and deep knowledge of the City of Baltimore, while leveraging existing operational infrastructure, to implement a comprehensive set of services in Baltimore City that facilitates engagement and retention in treatment with medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). BCORE employs a shared governance infrastructure that supports collective action and community engagement. BCORE aims to reduce the rate of EMS response, decrease hospital utilization, improve the health of individuals and communities, and reduce deaths.

This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Social Worker works under the supervision of a Social Worker (LCSW-C) and applies the theories, knowledge, procedures, methods, and/or ethics derived from a formal educational program in social work to restore or enhance social functioning of individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations or communities through assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and advocacy to maximize the individuals well-being.

Assess risk by screening and interviewing clients. Maintain case history records and document client(s) progress. May perform chart reviews and generates notes on evaluations, therapy sessions, reports and other accountability measures.

Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care, and/or medical care in accordance with licensure.

Provide training, guidance, and support to others preparing for use of resources.

Master's degree in Social Work.

Licensed Master Social Work - (LMSW) in the State of Maryland.

Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. Full-Time

No Financial Disclosure

School of Medicine - Psychiatry