Weekend Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker

LifeBridge Health; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer &

Tuition reimbursement toward advanced.

Job summary

LifeBridge Health's Carroll Hospital seeks an Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker for weekend coverage in Westminster, MD. You will provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and discharge planning for adult (18+) and adolescent (13-17) patients in a 12-bed inpatient unit.

You will work independently with the on-site team to ensure safe, timely discharges and adherence to Maryland regulations and Joint Commission standards, on a weekend PRN basis.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program.
• Independent Maryland social work licensure.
• 2–4 years of inpatient psychiatry, acute care, or behavioral health experience preferred.
• LCSW-C strongly preferred; LCPC or LMSW considered with relevant inpatient psychiatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend coverage for adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units.
• Prioritize time-sensitive needs including new admissions, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and placement barriers.
• Participate in weekend interdisciplinary rounds or treatment team huddles as scheduled.
• Serve as the primary social work resource for nursing, psychiatry, and unit staff during weekend shifts.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Documentation

Communication skills

Inpatient psychiatry knowledge

Weekend PRN independence

Independent practice

Education

MSW or Counseling degree

Maryland social work licensure

CPR (AHA) certification

Job description

LifeBridge Health's Carroll Hospital seeks an Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker for weekend coverage in Westminster, MD. You will provide psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and discharge planning for adult (18+) and adolescent (13-17) patients in a 12-bed inpatient unit.

You will work independently with the on-site team to ensure safe, timely discharges and adherence to Maryland regulations and Joint Commission standards, on a weekend PRN basis.