Social Worker I, Criminal Justice (STATEWIDE) State of MarylandSocial Worker I, Criminal Justice (STATEWIDE)Kent, MD1. 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. Employees in this classification provide clinical and supportive services to clients who have demonstrated a need for rehabilitative intervention because of behavioral factors or personality disorders and co-existing mental health, substance abuse or other social adjustment factors.