Social Worker

Johns Hopkins Medicine • Columbia, MD

5d • $30 - $49

About The Position

Are you a passionate Clinical Social Worker looking to make a profound impact on patients' lives? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our dynamic healthcare team. Our Clinical Social Workers play a vital role in enhancing patient care by developing strategies that address the multifaceted challenges impacting health and well-being.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work is required.
• Strong understanding of social work values and ability to leverage educational and professional experiences to foster positive change.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse patient population, providers, and staff.
• Current Maryland licensure with the Board of Social Work Examiners or eligibility for LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C licensure.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to guide and mentor social work students, if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Implement Care Plans: Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and staff to create and execute effective strategies to resolve or minimize health care challenges.
• Provide Support Services: Offer education, crisis intervention, short-term counseling, and support for long-term care placement, along with referrals to community and government agencies.
• Document Interventions: Maintain comprehensive records of all social work interventions, including assessments, plans, and follow-ups, ensuring quality documentation for the medical record.
• Make Informed Decisions: Utilize available resources wisely to achieve positive outcomes for patients and staff while adhering to sound business practices.
• Innovate Processes: Contribute ideas and recommendations for improvements in departmental systems to enhance service delivery.
• Respond to Emergencies: Assess urgent situations quickly, implement appropriate actions, and communicate necessary information to management.
• Incident Reporting: Prepare reports for any incidents or occurrences and inform management of key decisions made.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time