Emergency Department Social Worker II (LMSW Required)

Overview:

 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for emergency department patients and families to identify social, emotional, behavioral, environmental, and healthcare-related needs.
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, de-escalation, and counseling services in a high-volume Emergency Department setting.
• Perform safety assessments and assist with interventions related to behavioral health crises, homelessness, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and trauma.
• Develop and implement patient-centered discharge plans that support safe transitions of care and reduce barriers to treatment.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, housing programs, behavioral health services, substance use treatment programs, financial assistance resources, and social service agencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, psychiatric teams, and community partners to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, treatment planning meetings, and case reviews.
• Advocate for patients and families while promoting access to healthcare services and social support systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, healthcare delivery enhancements, and social work best practices.
• Provide support and mentorship to social work students and interns as assigned.

 

 

 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university.
• Current Maryland Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency department social work, hospital social work, crisis intervention, medical social work, behavioral health, case management, or discharge planning.
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing discharge plans within an acute care or healthcare setting.

 

 

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.