Social Worker

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center; Washington; On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD seeks a Social Worker I to provide psychosocial support, discharge planning, and care coordination with physicians, case managers, and the care team.

Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, care plan development, and connecting patients to community resources. Strong communication and documentation skills and MSW qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required and Maryland LMSW licensure preferred.
• Strong assessment, planning, and documentation skills are essential.
• Experience working in healthcare settings and with interdisciplinary teams is valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial screenings and full assessments for patients.
• Develop individualized care plans focused on discharge planning and coordination.
• Collaborate with the care team to support patient progress.
• Provide education, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Connect patients to community resources and coordinate post-acute care.
• Document timely and accurately in line with standards.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Knowledge of community resources

Documentation skills

Electronic health records

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Office technology

Job description

Requisition #:675485 Location:Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21224 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

Summary

The Social Worker I provides direct psychosocial support, discharge planning, and care coordination for patients and families in collaboration with physicians, case managers, and the interdisciplinary care team. This role assesses patient needs, identifies barriers to care, develops treatment and transition plans, and connects patients with appropriate community and post-acute resources to promote optimal outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Conduct psychosocial screenings and full assessments for patients requiring social work intervention.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans focused on psychosocial support, discharge planning, and transition of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support care coordination and patient progress.
• Provide patient and family education, counseling, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Connect patients and families to community, legal, financial, and behavioral health resources.
• Facilitate family meetings, referrals, and other support services, including abuse/neglect reporting, guardianship, psychiatric referrals, and end-of-life planning.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, quality improvement activities, committees, and on-call/coverage responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW) required

Licensure

• Maryland LMSW required

Experience

• Up to one year of healthcare-related experience preferred
• Relevant field placement may be considered

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of community resources
• Strong assessment, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office technology

Salary Range: Minimum 32.40/hour - Maximum 53.48/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.