Emergency Department Social Worker II (LMSW Required)

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

World-class physicians

Flexible temporary staffing

401(k) retirement savings plan options

Résumé du poste

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD is seeking an Emergency Department Social Worker II (LMSW) to support patients and families in a fast-paced acute care setting.

You will perform psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and behavioral health teams to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program.
• Current Maryland LMSW license.
• Minimum two years of emergency department/hospital social work experience.

Responsabilités

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for ED patients and families.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling in a high-volume ED setting.
• Develop patient-centered discharge plans to facilitate safe transitions of care.

Description du poste

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and its partner hospitals, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Emergency Department Social Worker II (LMSW) to support patients and families at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

In this fast-paced acute care environment, you will provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, behavioral health support, and community resource coordination for patients presenting with complex medical, emotional, social, and behavioral health needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient advocacy, care transitions, and improving outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based social work practice.

Why Join Johns Hopkins Intrastaff?

• Competitive compensation
• Access to one of the nation's leading academic healthcare systems
• Opportunity to work alongside world-class physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals
• Exposure to innovative patient care and leading-edge medical research
• Flexible temporary staffing with the support of a large healthcare organization
• 401(k) retirement savings plan options

Employer: Johns Hopkins Intrastaff

Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Pay Rate: $47.00 - $49.00 per hr (based on experience)

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for emergency department patients and families to identify social, emotional, behavioral, environmental, and healthcare-related needs.
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, de-escalation, and counseling services in a high-volume Emergency Department setting.
• Perform safety assessments and assist with interventions related to behavioral health crises, homelessness, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and trauma.
• Develop and implement patient-centered discharge plans that support safe transitions of care and reduce barriers to treatment.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, housing programs, behavioral health services, substance use treatment programs, financial assistance resources, and social service agencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, psychiatric teams, and community partners to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, treatment planning meetings, and case reviews.
• Advocate for patients and families while promoting access to healthcare services and social support systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, healthcare delivery enhancements, and social work best practices.
• Provide support and mentorship to social work students and interns as assigned.

Required

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university.
• Current Maryland Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency department social work, hospital social work, crisis intervention, medical social work, behavioral health, case management, or discharge planning.
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing discharge plans within an acute care or healthcare setting.

Preferred

• Experience in an Emergency Department, Trauma Center, or Acute Care Hospital.
• Experience working with patients experiencing mental health crises, substance use disorders, homelessness, domestic violence, or complex psychosocial needs.
• Knowledge of local community resources and social service networks.
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments and safety planning.
• Experience supporting vulnerable and high-risk patient populations.
• Previous experience within an academic medical center or large healthcare system.
• Experience mentoring social work students or interns.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.