Outpatient Pediatric Social Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine seeks an Outpatient Pediatric Social Worker to join the ambulatory care team as Social Work II. The role delivers biopsychosocial assessments and short-term interventions to children, adolescents, and families managing health conditions, while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to promote adherence and well-being.

Required MSW and LCSW-C licensure, with strong communication and documentation skills; Spanish proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• MSW required
• Valid LCSW-C licensure required
• Spanish language proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
• Deliver brief therapeutic interventions and counseling services.
• Conduct crisis assessment and safety planning for patients and families.
• Support adjustment to illness, diagnosis and treatment.
• Assist caregivers with advocacy and resources; collaborate with care teams.
• Engage with community partners to coordinate care and services.
• Promote culturally responsive supports and continuity of care.

Skills

Biopsychosocial assessment

Counseling

Care coordination

EMR proficiency

Independent work

Education

MSW (Master of Social Work)

LCSW-C licensure

Tools

EMR systems

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

Outpatient Pediatric Social Worker

Join our pediatric ambulatory care team as a Social Work II. This role provides clinical, family-centered psychosocial care to children, adolescents, and their caregivers managing acute and chronic health conditions. Responsibilities include comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments; brief therapeutic interventions; crisis assessment and safety planning; support with adjustment to illness, diagnosis, and treatment; caregiver support; advocacy; and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to address psychosocial factors affecting health outcomes and treatment adherence. The Social Worker applies strong knowledge of healthcare, behavioral health, educational, child welfare, and other public-service systems to help patients, families, and care teams navigate complex needs, identify appropriate next-step supports, and promote continuity of care. The Social Worker will engage and sustain collaborative relationships with community partners to support coordinated care planning, strengthen access to culturally responsive supports, and advance the well-being of pediatric patients and families. Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master of Social Work (MSW) required

Licensure:

• Valid LCSW-C required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of community resources and psychosocial impacts of illness
• Ability to work independently in a healthcare or mental health setting
• Strong assessment, counseling, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard office systems

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.