Medical Social Worker

Mercy Medical Center • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multitime recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.
As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

As a member of the Social Work Department, the social worker provides direct social work services to patients and families identified as having psychosocial or discharge planning needs. Partners with the patient, family, healthcare team, and community agencies in the safe transition of care to the next most appropriate level. Must be able to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and families and community organizations. The social worker must be able to handle multiple priorities and have good organizational skills.

Requirements

• Must possess a degree in Social Work
• MSW with 2 years experience in health care setting preferred
• Licensed in the State of Maryland as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments and provides accurate community resource linkage as part of discharge plan, identifying correct resources, educating patient on use of resources and completing all requirements of successful referral.
• Employs a range of clinical interventions such as crisis intervention, care coordination, information gathering and referrals. Advocates on behalf of patients and families to gain access to services and resources.
• Develops and implements effective discharge plans for all patients on referral, involving patient and family in formation of plan and achieving the discharge within the appropriate length of stay.
• Participates effectively in interdisciplinary plan of care, including communication with physicians and staff, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Documents social work interventions accurately, consistent with departmental guidelines for content and timelines.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees