Social Worker

Johns Hopkins Medicine; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore seeks a Social Worker II to provide direct psychosocial care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team.

The role includes screening and assessments, care and transition planning, counseling, discharge planning, and resource coordination, with MSW and LCSW-C required; salary range $34.62–$57.19 per hour and a $5,000 sign‑on bonus.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required.
• Valid LCSW-C licensure required.
• Experience in healthcare or mental health settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Develop care and transition plans.
• Provide direct psychosocial support and coordinate care.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and coordinate resources.
• Facilitate family meetings and participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation per standards.
• Connect patients and families with community resources.
• Provide coverage, on-call, and home visits.
• May provide clinical supervision if approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Community resources

Psychosocial impact of illness

Independent work in healthcare

Assessment skills

Counseling skills

Problem-solving

Biopsychosocial assessment

Treatment planning

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

EMR systems

Office software

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

Social Worker

In collaboration with patients, families, physicians, social workers, and the interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker II provides direct psychosocial care, including assessment, care planning, counseling, and discharge planning. This role supports patients and families by identifying barriers to care, coordinating resources, facilitating communication across disciplines, and providing interventions such as crisis support, grief counseling, and abuse/neglect reporting as needed.

Essential Functions

• Conducts screening and full psychosocial assessments for patients with identified social work needs.
• Develops and implements individualized plans of care and transition plans.
• Provides direct psychosocial support and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Identifies and addresses barriers to discharge and access to services.
• Facilitates family meetings and participates in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Maintains timely, accurate documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Connects patients and families with community and referral resources.
• Assists with case-specific needs such as guardianship, adoption, psychiatric referral, abuse/neglect/IPV assessment, end-of-life planning, and charity care.
• Serves as a clinical resource, mentor, and consultant to staff, students, and other social workers.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and committees as assigned.
• Provides coverage, on-call support, and home visits as needed.
• May provide clinical supervision if approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.