Requisition #:675485 Location:Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21224 Category:Social Work/Mental Health Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time
SUMMARY
The Social Worker I provides direct psychosocial support, discharge planning, and care coordination for patients and families in collaboration with physicians, case managers, and the interdisciplinary care team. This role assesses patient needs, identifies barriers to care, develops treatment and transition plans, and connects patients with appropriate community and post-acute resources to promote optimal outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct psychosocial screenings and full assessments for patients requiring social work intervention.
Develop and implement individualized care plans focused on psychosocial support, discharge planning, and transition of care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support care coordination and patient progress.
Provide patient and family education, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.
Connect patients and families to community, legal, financial, and behavioral health resources.
Facilitate family meetings, referrals, and other support services, including abuse/neglect reporting, guardianship, psychiatric referrals, and end-of-life planning.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, quality improvement activities, committees, and on-call/coverage responsibilities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) required
Licensure
Maryland LMSW required
Experience
Up to one year of healthcare-related experience preferred
Relevant field placement may be considered
Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
Knowledge of community resources
Strong assessment, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office technology
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Location
Baltimore, MD
Skills
Academic Adviceunmatched
Behavioral Healthunmatched
Case Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Crisis Interventionunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Discharge Plansunmatched
Documentationunmatched
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Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
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Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
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Quality Managementunmatched
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