Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Circuit Court for Baltimore City Job at City of Baltimore, MD
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
OPENING DATE: 2/23/23
CLOSING DATE: 4/21/23
SALARY: $59,647-$72,729
The Circuit Court for Baltimore City is seeking a Clinical Coordinator for the Circuit Court Mental Health Court. This forensic clinician will perform thorough clinical evaluations and coordinate community-based care for defendants involved in the criminal justice system who are assessed to have a psychiatric illness. Through the Medical Services Division of the Circuit Court, this position serves the Circuit Court judiciary, and specifically the Mental Health Court team, by providing clinical recommendations that may prevent/reduce incarceration and recidivism.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Use clinical knowledge and skill to conduct forensic psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments
- Formulate diagnostic impressions using the DSM-5-TR
- Develop individualized, community-based treatment plans according to consumer need
- Assess appropriateness of prescribed treatment interventions
- Provide verbal/written recommendations for treatment (or treatment enhancements) to the Mental Health Court and other stakeholders, as appropriate
- Offer clinical guidance to agents within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (e.g., probation agent) regarding behavioral health disorders and their potential impact on consumer compliance, amenability, behavior, and communication
- Liaise with institutional and community providers regarding consumer behavior and treatment adherence
- Attend team meetings and court proceedings
- Oversee the Clinical Case Manager assigned to the Mental Health Court
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- REQUIRED – Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
- REQUIRED – Active/current licensure by the State of Maryland Department of Health as a LCSW-C or LCPC
- Experience in clinical assessment, diagnostic formulation, and resource connection
- Excellent organizational skills and an ability to work independently
- Must be willing to work within correctional and judicial settings
- Ability to travel within Baltimore City limits
- Knowledge of virtual communication tools such as Zoom
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
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