Social Worker II

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 46,011 - 69,059; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System in Largo is seeking a skilled Clinical Social Worker to provide advanced psychosocial guidance and crisis care. You will be responsible for specialized assessments, empowering patients, and consultation with care teams to enhance clinical practices.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree in Social Work and LCSW-C licensure, along with at least three years of post-Master's experience. The role emphasizes critical thinking and effective communication skills.

Competitive pay range from $33.40 to $50.13 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work accredited by CSWE.
• LCSW-C licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Minimum three years of post-Master's experience required.

Responsibilities

• Completes specialized assessment(s) in focus area.
• Offers psychosocial guidance to enhance clinical practice.
• Provides advanced ongoing and crisis care for patients.
• Empowers patients with problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Conducts clinical reviews of assessments and planning.

Skills

Clinical social work

Case management

Effective critical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

LCSW-C licensure

Job description

Overview

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Responsibilities

• Completes specialized assessment(s) in a focus area/practice setting, as needed. Provides feedback regarding the enhancement of assessment tools within their area. May provide consultation to other social workers about their assessments.
• Offers psychosocial guidance, with their advanced ability, to help settings enhance their clinical practice. Drives conversations about Advance Care Planning to healthcare team.
• Provides advanced ongoing and crisis care to facilitate a therapeutic and safe environment for patients. Serves as a professional resource to other members of care team.
• Suggests/initiates PI projects to evaluate program and outcome effectiveness.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and skillsets necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, culture, ethnicity, spirituality, and individual diagnostic needs of the persons served.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of relevant resources to share with team members & initiates networking based on program gaps. Serves as a lead contact for complex patient cases.
• Empowers patients and the practice area with problem-solving and decision-making around personal, health, social, educational, vocational, financial and other interpersonal concerns within context of discharge planning, clinic visit, or on-going behavioral health assistance.
• Functions independently with daily work and models acceptance of peer feedback. Provides consultation and assistance with challenging cases to other social workers.
• Conducts clinical reviews of assessments, planning, interventions, and overall plan of care to provide peer feedback.
• Demonstrates advanced ability to provide education to patient and peers that aligns with the NASW Code of Ethics.

Work Experience

Master’s degree in Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.

Minimum three (3) years of post-Master’s experience is required.

Demonstrates Skill In

• clinical social work and/or case management practice areas;
• completing clinical social work functions such as clinical assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention, case management, psychoeducation, referral, psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis of mental health disorders, advocacy.
• effective critical thinking
• communications both written and oral
• Age appropriate interpersonal interactions (patients may range from newborn to geriatric adult).

Ability To

• communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders (i.e. colleagues, medical staff, liaisons, patient, family);
• assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment;
• make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards;
• prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties;
• assist in data analysis;
• demonstrate innovative thinking, integrity, and accountability; and
• act as a model for peers in regard to these skills.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $33.40-$50.13
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide