Job Details
The University of Maryland School of Medicine's Division of Community Psychiatry is seeking an experienced, licensed, psychiatric professional for the Recovery After Initial Schizophrenia Episode (RAISE) program. We are currently recruiting for a LCSW-C or LCPC to join the RAISE Program at the Carruthers Clinic located on the Midtown campus of the University of Maryland Medical Center. The Carruthers Clinic is a part of a large academic Department of Psychiatry. We are committed to excellence in service, teaching,and research. This program works with individuals who experienced their first psychotic episode. These services include diagnostic assessments and evaluations, individual and group therapy,and medication management; delivered in person or through telehealth services.Candidates for the RAISE Team Leader must be licensed in the state of Maryland as either a LCSW-C or LCPC. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes Student Loan Repayment Assistance as an approved site for the National Health Services Corp.Our department provides formal supervision at no cost and supports opportunities for advancement through our Social Worker Professional Advancement model.
DEI Values/Commitment Statement:
The Department of Psychiatry is committed to actively examining, identifying, and addressing systemic racism and structural inequality, and agrees to an ongoing commitment of re-creating and improving the department culture as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our priorities include establishing processes that will lead to long term sustainable gains in both faculty and staff recruitment and retention, increasing diverse representation in leadership positions for both faculty and staff, and continuing the work of improving the climate of inclusivity. We are committed to learning, healing, and growing together.
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).
All University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) employees are strongly encouraged to follow all CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses. UMB's COVID-19 policy states that employees whose job duties require them to work in clinical settings or at field sites where the COVID-19 vaccination is required must adhere to those protocols. This position has been identified as one which requires the COVID-19 vaccination. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID?19 website.
This position will not involve any direct patient interaction or provide direct clinical care.
Essential Functions:
* Facilitate consultations between pediatric care providers and specialty mental health consultants.
* Respond to phone consultation requests with physicians, provide assessment and recommendations, and delegate consultation requests to appropriate BHIPP team members/specialists (psychiatrists, early childhood specialists, etc.) Identify psychosocial condition and needs, and determine best course of therapeutic treatment.
* Evaluate client issues in physician consolations and identify mental health and community resources to refer in order to address issues.
* Develop post-consultation disposition letters to provide to Primary Care Physicians, in collaboration with the Program Director and Consultants. Send and track outreach materials and other written communications.
* Communicate with state-wide mental health providers to maintain database of resources.
* Provide training, guidance, and support to colleagues who are not fully licensed as mental health providers (e.g., LMSW/LGPC, graduate trainees).
* Lead clinical program, training initiative, project, or team.
* Supervise other counselors, interns, students, or employees per licensure.
* Assist in development of policies, protocols, or procedures as requested.
* Responsible for review and submission of authorized documentation for reimbursement.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology.
Experience: Two (2) years of post-advanced licensure (LCPC/LCSW-C) experience related experience in area of treatment including responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others.
Preferred Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in the delivery of mental health and dual diagnosis services so the specified population is strongly preferred.
Supervisory Experience: State of Maryland Board Approval as a designated supervisor as appropriate per licensure.
Certification/Licensure: Licensed as Licensed Certified professional Counselor (LCPC) in the State of Maryland or Licensed as Certified Social Work (LCSW-C) in the State of Maryland.
Other: No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Possess knowledge best practices in the field as well as relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies utilizing proper application of diagnostic tools. Able to recognize and respond sensitively to any potential concerns regarding a child's social and emotional development. Able to perform position in compliance with all requirements, regulations, and laws. Ability to maintain high standards with the work being performed and maintain awareness with trends and influences. Assumes personal responsibility for all outcomes; makes effective and timely decisions; and learns how to effectively use technology. Maintains productivity and uses knowledge strategies to increase knowledge base. Ability to use measurable and verifiable information for resolving problems and facilitating decision-making processes.
* Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Interprets and understands written information and is able to listen attentively to verbal and non-verbal cues that lead to a deeper understanding. Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with professional standards, HIPM (Health Information Portability & Accountability Act) and FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) and state regulations. Ability to effectively interact with a diverse client population using various approved interviewing techniques and consultative approaches.
* Ability to independently review and authorize documentation of others for reimbursement or grant submissions. Ability to work cooperatively with others and demonstrates professional, ethical, respectful, and courteous behavior when interacting with others. Capable of interacting pleasantly and positively with other to meet customer expectations, and provide follow up with customers.
The Hiring Range for this position is in the $70,000s, commensurate with education and experience.
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