Psych Social Worker

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center in Columbia, MD is seeking a Psychiatric LCSW-C to provide clinical social work across the continuum of care, from admission to discharge. You will lead therapy, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely, and effective care.

The role requires an MSW, Maryland LCSW-C license, and at least 2 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Maryland LCSW-C license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and provide age-appropriate social work services.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions in the program.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Manager to develop therapeutic programming.
• Complete psychiatric intake screenings and crisis interventions.
• Coordinate care planning with physicians, the care team, patients, and families.
• Advocate for patients, including insurance guidance and access to services.
• Arrange consultations and referrals for medical and discharge planning needs.
• Serve as liaison to community resources and payers for treatment authorization.
• Provide consultation to medical staff regarding psychiatric needs.
• Support utilization management in the absence of the Psychiatry Case Manager.
• Participate in hospital committees, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Microsoft Word

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Requisition #:674978 Location:Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 Category:Social Work/Mental Health Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time

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

Psychiatric LCSW-C

Job Summary

The Psychiatric LCSW-C provides clinical social work services to patients throughout the continuum of care, from admission through discharge. This role collaborates closely with patients, families, interdisciplinary teams, and external providers to support safe, timely, and effective care. The Psychiatric LCSW-C leads clinical interventions, coordinates discharge planning, conducts therapy sessions, and serves as a resource for problem-solving, care coordination, and utilization management. This position also supports continuous improvement efforts that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and provide age-appropriate, clinically effective social work services across assigned patient populations.
• Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions in the partial hospitalization program and other psychiatric settings as needed.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Manager to develop and support therapeutic programming for partial hospitalization.
• Complete psychiatric intake screenings, crisis interventions, and ongoing clinical assessments.
• Coordinate care planning with physicians, the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and external providers to ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Advocate for patients and families, including support with insurance guidelines, third-party payer communication, and access to needed services.
• Arrange consultations and referrals for medical, financial, environmental, and discharge planning needs.
• Serve as liaison to community resources, care providers, and payers to support treatment authorization and discharge planning.
• Provide consultation to medical staff regarding patients with psychiatric needs.
• Support utilization management functions in the absence of the Psychiatry Case Manager.
• Participate in hospital committees, education, outreach, and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or related field with relevant coursework in psychology, psychotherapy, counseling, or group dynamics.
• Current Maryland LCSW-C license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to hospital core values and patient-centered care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, insurers, and community partners.
• Participation in required meetings, training, and quality improvement efforts.

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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.