Community Social Worker

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Health System is seeking a Community Social Worker (CSW) to join the Community Care Team, supporting Howard County residents with complex chronic illness. The CSW conducts psychosocial assessments, provides education and counseling, and helps connect clients to behavioral health services while supervising an embedded CHW in the Emergency Department.

The role involves caseload management, collaboration with Community Health Nurses and Workers, and ongoing documentation to support

Qualifications

• MSW required
• Two or more years of experience in public health, behavioral health, or related field
• Experience in acute care and/or community settings preferred
• Experience working with individuals with multiple comorbidities and mental health/substance use conditions preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Complete home visits as needed
• Provide education, advocacy, counseling, and support
• Manage assigned caseload
• Assist clients with behavioral health treatment and community resource connections
• Coordinate with CHNs and CHWs to assess psychosocial needs and determine appropriate care
• Maintain knowledge of community resources
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Supervise the CHW embedded in the Emergency Department
• Attend required meetings and continuing education
• Maintain effective communication with supervisor and coworkers

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Advocacy and counseling basics

Education

MSW

Job description

What Awaits You:

• Opportunities for Career Growth – Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment – Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

JOB SUMMARY

The Community Social Worker (CSW) is a member of the Hospital's Community Care Team (CCT), a program that supports Howard County residents with complex chronic illness. The CCT helps clients connect with resources to better manage their conditions, improve health outcomes, and reduce preventable hospital visits.

The CSW completes psychosocial assessments, provides education, advocacy, counseling, and support, and helps clients connect to behavioral health services. This role maintains a caseload and works closely with Community Health Nurses (CHN) and Community Health Workers (CHW) to assess psychosocial needs and determine appropriate emergent behavioral health services. The CSW also supervises the CHW embedded in the Emergency Department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
• Complete home visits as needed
• Provide education, advocacy, counseling, and support
• Manage assigned caseload
• Assist clients with behavioral health treatment and community resource connections
• Support CHNs and CHWs in assessing psychosocial needs and determining appropriate care
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources
• Coordinate with medical providers and care team members to support comprehensive care
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Supervise the CHW embedded in the Emergency Department

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform duties in accordance with hospital core values and the Language of Caring
• Attend required meetings, in-services, and continuing education
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts as neededMaintain effective communication with supervisor and coworkers
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality
• Support the hospital's mission and patient care goals

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from patients, families, staff, and agencies
• Ability to present information effectively to patients, families, hospital staff, community resources, insurance companies, and case managers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited college or university; MSW required
• Two or more years of experience in public health, behavioral health, or a related field
• Experience in acute care and/or community settings preferred
• Experience working with individuals with multiple comorbidities and mental health/substance use conditions preferred

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• LCSW-C required
• CPR certification required within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required

Salary Range: Minimum 34.62/hour - Maximum 57.19/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.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.