The Collaborative: A Healing Centered Community at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, caring, and team-oriented Social Worker (licensed LMSW in MD State at minimum). The selected candidate will apply specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts to social work. Resolve issues and significant matters on behalf of management. The Social Worker will contribute to the development and evaluation of the goals and objectives of the program. The candidate will create solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. This position will report to the Community Program Director.

The mission of The Collaborative is to prevent, intervene, and heal from trauma and violence in all forms. We accomplish our mission through partnerships between grassroots, non-profits, city agencies, and institutes of higher education by engaging in service provision, education, and research.

Benefits Information
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Essential Functions

• 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 individual’s well-being.
• Assess risk by screening and interviewing clients. Identify and construct service plans that best meet the client’s needs and determine best resources available.
• Develop plans by identifying programs and services available for a variety of client issues dealing with challenges, change, and crisis.
• 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, childcare, and/or medical care in accordance with licensure.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to others preparing for use of resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Master's Degree in Social Work.

Certification/Licensure: Licensed Master Social Work - (LMSW) in the State of Maryland.

Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Accountability, Civility, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, Leadership, and Knowledge.

The hiring range for this position is in the low to mid $60,000s, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

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. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu.