he PSCS Social Worker I, Criminal Justice position is the intermediate performance level of professional social work in the community. The main purpose of this position is to provide direct social work services to offenders under the supervision of Division of Parole and Probation. Such services may include, but are not limited to, the following: social history assessments; diagnostic interviews; mental status assessments; cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy (the primary treatment modality); individual psychotherapy; crisis intervention; and release planning and assistance with the supervision of offenders in the community.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Determined by the State Board of Social Work Examiners under the licensing requirements for Social Workers.

　　Experience:None.

　　LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS1.Employees are required to be licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (on or before June 30, 2018), Master Social Worker (on or after July 1, 2018), Certified Social Worker or Certified Social Worker-Clinical by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners prior to appointment to a position in State service. Applicants who do not have a license may also apply pending receipt of the required license. When the license is obtained, submit a copy to the hiring department.

　　2.Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS1.Employees are required to meet mandatory standards for continuingeducation as determined by the hiring department. Employees who fail to obtain the required continuing education credits shall be subject to disciplinary action including demotion, suspension anddismissal.

　　2.Employees must complete an approved training program in group counseling techniques.

　　3.Employees may be required to complete the Level I Counseling course certified by the Maryland AIDS Professional Education Center.

　　4.Employees required to qualify for and successfully complete the Entry LevelTraining Academy operated by the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.

　　SELECTION PROCESSPlease make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider information submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

　　EXAMINATION PROCESSThe assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.