Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $82,352 to $125,854, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Aging & Disability Services is seeking a dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) to provide Adult Protective Services clinical social work services for disabled adults, frail elderly, mentally, chronically, and terminally ill and intellectually disabled adults, aged 18 and over. These clients are seen in the community in their homes. The employee will need to be able to facilitate a safety plan with the client in crisis situations. The employee should be able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team. The employee in the position must have reliable transportation, be able to work well independently, and have strong written and communication skills. This position requires a high level of organization and the ability to prioritize competing client needs with case documentation.
Education: Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university that meets the criteria of graduate social work program accredited by the Council on Social
Work Education.
Experience: Two (2) years, to include a minimum 3,000 hours of professional experience rendering social work services under the supervision of a LCSW-C in accordance with Maryland Board requirements.
Licensure:
- Must be licensed as a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical – LCSW-C by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners. Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
- Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class C (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence when required for job-related duties
