Adult Protective Services Clinical Social Worker (Social Worker III), Grade 24

Adult Protective Services Clinical Social Worker (Social Worker III), Grade 24

Salary

$80,070.00 - $128,198.00 Annually

Location

1401 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Job Number

2026-00379

Department

Department of Health and Human Services

Division

HHS 60 Aging & Disability Services Division

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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About the Position

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.

What Youll Be Doing

Duties include:

• Investigating abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults who are at risk in the community and taking steps to ensure their safety in the least restrictive setting.
• Making comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing and initiating individualized plans of care.
• Crisis intervention, emergency psychiatric petitions, and the preparation of court reports for guardianship.
• Acting as a surrogate decision maker and case manager for court referred disabled adults for whom the Department has been appointed guardian of the person of last resort.
• Consultation and collaboration with other staff within the Department as well as with collateral agencies such as the Montgomery County Police Department, the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Montgomery County Schools, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services, local hospitals, local nursing homes, assisted living facilities, the Crisis Center, the County Attorney's Office, the States Attorney's Office, private attorneys, guardians of property, and community public and private agencies as required to assure an efficient and integrated care management program.
• Employee will have regularly scheduled daytime backup on call responsibilities. Employee will also need to have the aptitude to learn and master computer technology related to case documentation needs.
• Timeliness in client contacts, documentation, and follow-up reports are critical elements in this position.

The selected candidate willbe requiredto successfully complete a pre-employment background check, medical exam, and drug screening.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

Preference for interview will be given to qualified candidates with experience in the following areas. Applicable experience must be reflected on your resume.

• Ability to work independently and multi-task under the pressure of firm deadlines and mandates.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare effective documentation of case activities and prepare business documents.
• Proficiency with an electronic case management program as well as use of other office systems/equipment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicants responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the Countys "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriffs office) are subject to the Countys ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

Leave Benefits

Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.

Retirement Benefits

All permanent and term positions are eligible for robust retirement plans. Public safety positions are eligible for a defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after only five years. Employees in non-public safety positions can participate in retirement plans that contribute up to 12 percent of their annual salary. All employees can also participate in a supplemental retirement plan, the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, to contribute even more to their retirement goals.

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness

Montgomery County employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants who meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on their Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position. To learn more about PSLF, please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page. Our tuition assistance program allows you to receive up to $2,130 annually in tuition assistance to help you achieve a degree that supports your career path.

Free Mass Transit Benefit

County employees are entitled to use the RideOn Bus service for free with a valid County-employee ID. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. We also offer a pre-tax flexible spending account to reduce the cost of other mass-transit options such as MARC trains and Metro.

Reduced Child and Health Care Costs

Working for Montgomery County also entitles permanent and term employees to participate in healthcare and childcare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

Employee Wellbeing

We deeply care about your holistic wellness. Our award-winning wellness program, LiveWell, will support you in improving and maintaining your physical, mental, financial, social, and intellectual well-being.

Learn more about our wonderful benefits available to you once you join our team. Montgomery County Benefits

01

Are you a current or former Montgomery County Public Schools employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of professional experience do you have rendering social work services?

• No Experience
• 1 Year Experience
• 2 Years Experience
• 3+ Years Experience

04

Do you currently hold a License as a Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C) by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners?

• Yes
• No

05

Please provide your Maryland LCSW-C License Number and Expiration Date. If you do not have this license, indicate "N/A."

06

Do you possess and currently maintain a VALID drivers license from your state of residence?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Montgomery County (MD)

Address 101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone 240-777-0311

Website https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/ohr