Social Work Associate - SOM Psych Geriatrics

The University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Advanced Depression Treatment Center (Adept) is offering the opportunity for a clinical TMS/Mental Health Specialist (Social Work Associate) to join our team. We provide evidence-based personalized care, reliable education, and high-quality research on patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Our mission is to provide empathetic personalized treatment to control symptoms, improve functioning and boost quality of life. We provide Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment recommendations by a depression expert and advanced medication management including intranasal Esketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and ECT. With our focus on integrating advanced technology and cutting-edge treatments, this role will receive onsite training leading to the opportunity to help reshape and redefine the future of mental health care. There will also be opportunities, under supervision, to learn and apply new group skills with clients and their families in coping with and managing TRD.

• Social Work Associate works under supervision of a Social Worker (LCSW-C) with individuals, couples, families, and other groups. With the client as a participant, Social Work Associate uses individualized plans and apply 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 social services and to maximize the individuals' well-being.
• Assess strengths and needs by screening and interviewing clients. Based on a comprehensive assessment identify service plans that best meet the client's needs, and determine best resources available. Maintain case history records and document client(s) progress including services provided.
• Provide psycho-education and support to link clients to community resources.
• Counsel individuals, groups, families, or communities based on the service plan devised in collaboration with the client in accordance with licensure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree in social work.
Other: Licensed Bachelor of Social Work ' LBSW in the State of Maryland

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate work of others (positions that supervise are responsible for service delivery, quality assurance, and employee performance). May independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources. Applies entry level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills. Decision making occurs within defined parameters. Supervisor defines assignments, expectations, and deadlines. Supervisor may review work for quality. Demonstrates initiative and discretion to resolve routine and non-routine matters. 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 Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.