Psychiatric Social Worker (LCSW-C) - ED & Discharge Ally

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Columbia, MD seeks a licensed Psychiatric LCSW-C to assess, coordinate, and advocate for patients from admission through discharge, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, ED evaluations, discharge planning, community referrals, and payer education, aimed at safe, timely, and cost-effective psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• MSW or Master's from an accredited program; LCSW-C licensure required.
• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience; ED or acute psychiatric experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of age-specific needs (infant to geriatric) and community resources.
• Ability to negotiate with payers and function independently within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop/implement individualized care plans.
• Provide crisis intervention, ED psychiatric evaluations, and consults for medical teams.
• Coordinate discharge planning, community referrals, and third‑party pre-certification.
• Serve as a patient and family advocate; educate on treatment plans and payer guidelines.
• Facilitate communication across the care team and with external providers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, outreach, and departmental education.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

MSW degree

LCSW-C licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Columbia, MD seeks a licensed Psychiatric LCSW-C to assess, coordinate, and advocate for patients from admission through discharge, collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, ED evaluations, discharge planning, community referrals, and payer education, aimed at safe, timely, and cost-effective psychiatric care.