Medical Social Worker

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 57,859 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(K) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to provide psychosocial care at Howard County General Hospital, Columbia. Key responsibilities include managing high-risk cases and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must possess an MS in Social Work, be licensed at the LCSW-C level, and have 2+ years of clinical social work experience. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, operating Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5:30 PM.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of licensed clinical social work experience in an inpatient hospital healthcare setting.
• Experience in acute care medical settings required.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate psychosocial care for patients across the lifespan.
• Complete timely assessments for high-risk cases.
• Collaborate closely with the healthcare team.
• Connect patients with community resources.
• Facilitate APS/CPS reports and crisis intervention.
• Manage psychiatric placement and hospice referrals.

Skills

Psychosocial care

Collaboration

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

MS Social Work from an accredited school

Licensed by Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners at LCSW-C level

Job description

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and partner hospitals, providing temporary support to a variety of Johns Hopkins locations. Our employees are the strength of our service! Are you ready to play a crucial role in healthcare at one of the world's leading medical institutions? If you are an LMSW looking to enjoy the perks of temporary staffing yet feel like a member of the large organization, Johns Hopkins Intrastaff is the employer for you!

What We Have To Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Intrastaff constantly surveys the market to ensure top pay rate for our employees. Pay Rate: $42.00 - $46.00 per hour (Based on Experience)
• World‑Class Environment: Work alongside some of the best healthcare professionals, including top nurses, physicians, and allied health experts.
• Futuristic Healthcare: Johns Hopkins is known as a teaching Health System and whether directly or indirectly, you'll have exposure to cutting‑edge technology and groundbreaking medical research.
• Benefits: There are options for a tax‑deferred annuity 401(K) Retirement Plan and Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

Location: Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD

Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

If you're passionate about healthcare, thrive in a diverse team environment, and are eager to make a difference, Johns Hopkins is the place for you. Join us in delivering exceptional care and advancing medical science. Apply now and be a part of something extraordinary at Johns Hopkins Intrastaff!

Responsibilities

• Provide age‑appropriate psychosocial care for patients across the lifespan (infant through geriatric).
• Complete timely assessments, focusing on high‑risk cases such as readmissions, elderly living alone, homelessness, substance use, psychiatric concerns, abuse/neglect, and complex discharge needs.
• Collaborate closely with the healthcare team, participate in rounds, and coordinate family meetings to ensure continuity of care.
• Connect patients and families with community resources, advocate for their needs, and educate them on healthcare processes and post‑hospital planning.
• Facilitate APS/CPS reports, guardianship processes, advance directives, crisis intervention, and ethical issue consultation.
• Manage psychiatric placement and hospice referrals, including all required documentation.
• Participate in departmental meetings, hospital workgroups, and outreach activities.
• May provide supervision to LMSWs as appropriate.

Qualifications

• MS Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners at the LCSW‑C level.
• 2 years or more of licensed clinical social work experience in an inpatient Hospital healthcare setting.
• Experience in an acute care medical setting required; experience in labor and delivery, maternal child health, NICU and pediatric ED preferred.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are 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.