Behavioral Health Social Worker: Compassionate Care & Crisis

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental benefits

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Short & long-term disability

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore seeks a Behavioral Health Social Worker to join our team. The role focuses on assessment, counseling, and connecting patients and families with resources in a hospital setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans, monitor progress, and promote Mercy’s mission of compassionate care. A LSWA/LGSW/LCSW with bilingual Spanish skills is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum LSWA, LGSW or LCSW; LCSW-C preferred.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Spanish language skills preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Experience with psycho-social counseling and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment to determine patient needs and provide support by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans.
• Provide counseling and support to patients and families, focusing on accessing resources and addressing mental health needs.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
• Serve as a role model for Mercy’s mission and values of caring, ethics, fairness, and compassion.

Skills

Verbal and written expression

Psycho-social counseling

Work organization

Conflict resolution

Crisis counseling

Bio-psychosocial assessments

Community resource referrals

Documentation

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Social Work

Job description

Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore seeks a Behavioral Health Social Worker to join our team. The role focuses on assessment, counseling, and connecting patients and families with resources in a hospital setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized plans, monitor progress, and promote Mercy’s mission of compassionate care. A LSWA/LGSW/LCSW with bilingual Spanish skills is preferred.