Social Worker

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Why Join Us? At our healthcare facility, we believe in the power of teamwork and compassionate care. As a Social Worker I, you'll have the opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families during challenging times. Join us in our mission to provide high-quality care and support as we work together to create a healthier community.

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$5,000 sign-on bonus

Job Title: Social Worker

Position Summary: Join our dedicated team as a Social Worker , where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional psychosocial and practical care to patients and their families. In collaboration with case managers, physicians, and an interdisciplinary team, you will conduct thorough assessments, identify challenges, set goals, and implement effective care plans. Your efforts will directly impact patient outcomes by developing action plans that address psychosocial barriers to discharge and facilitating complex post-acute care coordination.

Essential Functions: As a Social Worker I, you will be responsible for:

• Patient Screening: Conduct screenings for all patients in your designated area, focusing on those with positive indicators for social work consultation.
• Comprehensive Assessments: Complete detailed psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients and families requiring intervention.
• Direct Care Provision: Offer psychosocial support and transition planning for a full caseload of patients, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
• Collaborative Coordination: Work within a multidisciplinary treatment team to facilitate care progression, optimizing patient outcomes through teamwork and communication.
• Documentation Standards: Adhere to departmental and regulatory documentation standards by clearly defining problems, goals, and interventions, ensuring timely completion of medical record documentation.
• Resource Network: Maintain an updated network of referral resources and actively seek local, regional, and national community resources to meet patient needs.
• Facilitate Family Engagement: Assist in resource referral and facilitate family meetings to address complex situations including legal guardianships, adoptions, and assessments related to abuse or neglect.
• Interdisciplinary Rounds: Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds, effectively articulating the role of social work to your team members.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in quality improvement activities that promote better patient care and outcomes.
• Flexible Coverage: Be prepared to cover for colleagues during absences and participate in on-call coverage as needed.
• Community Involvement: Serve on committees and participate in community initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to holistic patient care.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community resources and how to navigate them.
• Strong analytical skills to synthesize data and make informed judgments regarding patient care.
• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities to interact professionally with hospital staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Proficiency with electronic patient records, email, and general office communication tools.

Required Licensure, Certification, and Ongoing Training:

• Maryland Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required.

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.

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.