Kennedy Krieger Institute

We are offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time, licensed Clinical Social Workers who join our team!   We are interviewing  Clinical Social Workers (LCSW-C)  who enjoy providing care to pediatric, teen, young adult patients, and their families. Our multi-disciplinary team offers outpatient services for patients with a range of mental health diagnoses. Many of our patients have co-occurring neurodevelopmental or medical conditions. Clinical social workers are highly valued members of our clinic teams providing individual, group, and family therapies. We focus on enhancing strengths while addressing needs with evidence-based/informed treatments. The ideal candidate will have previous experience providing psychotherapy in at least one therapy model such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and family therapy. Continual clinical supervision is provided for all clinicians within the...

The Psychiatric Social Worker II provides clinical care to children, adolescents, adults, and families, including evaluation, treatment planning, and treatment of mental health conditions under supervision of a board-authorized supervisor and provides services utilizing evidence-based/informed treatment models that are best suited to the needs of the patient/family. The incumbent coordinates care with multi-disciplinary teams focused on the strengths and effective treatment individualized for the patient and family, and may be involved in training activities, outreach, and research as a member of interdisciplinary programs and the department. Responsibilities 1.Provides high quality diagnostic and initial evaluations for patients and families referred to the Psychiatric Mental Health Program (PMHP)in consultation with the assigned Board authorized supervisor. 2.Engages in treatment planning and delivery in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members involved in...

The Director of CARD Speech-Language Pathology Outpatient Clinics and Achievements is responsible for the operation of clinical, administrative, training and research, and program development activities within the Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Outpatient Clinics and Achievements programs. The incumbent will work with the CARD SLP managers to maintain responsibility for daily operations, implementing, coordinating and supervising the clinical service aspects of the department’s SLP Outpatient Clinics and Achievements programs across all locations. The incumbent will coordinate with the managers and senior SLP staff in establishing and implementing CARD SLP program policies, procedures, standards, and goals; consult and act as a liaison within CARD and externally. This position will collaborate and coordinate with the Speech-Language Pathology discipline director related to leveraging knowledge across the Institute. The...

The Speech Language Pathologist II (Bilingual-Spanish) will provide direct patient care for assessing and treating communication (i.e. speech/language) and oral motor disorders: administering department and program functions; may supervise graduate students and Clinical Fellows; maintaining documentation relative to services offered; and participating in intra- and interdisciplinary training programs.This position requires the incumbent to be bilingual in English and Spanish with a proficiency level that meets the Institutes minimum standards. Responsibilities Provide communication (i.e., speech/language) and oral motor assessment and treatment, with consideration of patients and families’ needs, interests, and cultural perspectives. Develop and update (based on data-driven information) individualized intervention programs for long-distance clients (including international). Train family members, personal care staff, and intervention...

Have you wondered about or wanted to be part of a new school program? If bringing your SLP expertise to a small start-up program (soon to enter its 2 nd year!) appeals, Kennedy Krieger School: Southern Maryland Campus in California, Maryland may be right for you. We’re looking for a dedicated SLP to join our team as our program enters its promising second year. Work with lower, middle grade, and high school students in this specialized non-public school program. Support our students with complex communication needs as they develop their skills in this specialized setting and build readiness skills for next steps in their school careers. AAC/AT learning and opportunities for growth and leadership.  T   o facilitate your transition, we offer a substantial relocation package. Responsibilities Offer functional communication, speech and language, and feeding/oral motor assessment to determine presence of a disability in these areas and (where detected)...

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children and their families? The Early Childhood Development and Education Center at Kennedy Krieger Institute is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join our team! We offer a unique opportunity for Clinical Social Workers to gain specialized training in a variety of attachment-based and trauma-informed interventions. As part of our program, you will have the chance to enhance your skills through hands-on experience with evidence-based models such as: -Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) -Facilitated Attuned Interaction (FAN) Expand your expertise and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families experiencing high-risk factors, all while growing professionally in a supportive, collaborative environment! About The Program: Our Early Childhood Development and Education Center is dedicated to comprehensive, family-centered care for young children experiencing developmental...

The  Therapeutic Assistant I  will implement instructional programs and evidence-based treatment protocols in a classroom (group, dyad, and 1:1) setting under the oversight of the Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, the MICC Teacher, or Speech-Language Pathologist. This staff member will interact with the children to encourage language, social, and self-regulatory development. The incumbent will also collect progress and treatment response data; assist with classroom organization; prepare teaching materials; and assist with parent communication and training. Group sizes range from three to five children under the age of six and meet between 3-4 times per week for ninety minutes to two and a half hour sessions. All children have individualized treatment plans and are thoughtfully placed in groups with children working on similar skills. An ability to build relationships and work consistently with many of the same children over a period of time is emphasized. Parental...