Social Worker

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What Awaits You?

Career growth and development

Diverse and collaborative working environment

Affordable and comprehensive benefits package

$5,000 sign on bonus

Position Summary: Social Worker

As a vital member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Social Worker I plays a key role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered psychosocial support. In close partnership with patients, families, physicians, case managers, and other healthcare professionals, this role provides direct social work services including comprehensive assessments, behavioral interventions, goal setting, and care plan development.

You'll be at the forefront of care coordination-breaking down psychosocial barriers, crafting discharge strategies, connecting patients to critical resources, and guiding them through complex transitions. From crisis intervention to patient advocacy, you'll be a key voice in optimizing outcomes and ensuring every patient receives holistic, high-quality support.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Proactively screen assigned patients for social work needs, initiating timely consults.

  
  
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  Conduct in-depth psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans.

  
  
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  Manage a full caseload, providing expert psychosocial support and transition planning.

  
  
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  Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure seamless care coordination and goal achievement.

  
  
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  Document findings, plans, and interventions in compliance with regulatory and departmental standards.

  
  
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  Maintain a strong network of internal and external referral resources, continuously seeking out innovative community partnerships.

  
  
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  Assist in sensitive matters such as psychiatric referrals, capacity assessments, abuse/neglect evaluations, guardianships, end-of-life care, and more.

  
  
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  Facilitate and lead family meetings and participate in interdisciplinary rounds as needed.

  
  
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  Contribute to quality improvement efforts and represent social work perspectives on internal and external committees.

  
  
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  Provide on-call coverage and occasional home visits when necessary.

  
  
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  Engage in regular supervision in compliance with COMAR regulations.

  
  
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  Perform other duties as assigned, always contributing to the mission of holistic, patient-focused care.

  
  

Qualifications:

Education:

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  Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required

  
  

Licensure & Certification:

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  Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Maryland

  
  
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  Ongoing professional development and training as required

  
  

Skills & Competencies:

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  Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for collaboration

  
  
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  Deep understanding of community resources and care systems

  
  
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  Strong clinical judgment, with the ability to assess complex psychosocial dynamics

  
  
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  Highly organized, able to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced healthcare setting

  
  
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  Proficient in electronic medical records and standard office technology

  
  

Experience:

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  Up to one year of experience in a healthcare-related setting preferred

  
  
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  Relevant field placement may be considered as qualifying experience

  
  

Salary Range: Minimum $31.92/hour - Maximum $52.69/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

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