Social Worker

Your future role at a glance

Location: Baltimore, MD

Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital

Department: Case Management

Schedule: PRN | Day-Shift | Weekdays and Weekend

Salary: $31.91 - $46.67 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate complex emotional, psychological, and physical patient needs from admission through discharge to determine appropriate social work interventions.
• Develop and implement customized care plans based on assessment findings, incorporating patient preferences and aligning with the broader interdisciplinary medical team.
• Act as a dedicated advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and cultural needs, ensuring the medical system respects and accommodates them.
• Connect patients and families with essential emotional, financial, and social resources to help them effectively cope with their medical diagnoses.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with leadership and the care transition team to continuously evaluate, update, and smoothly execute care plans.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Counselor credentialed from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Social Worker credentialed from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any level accepted.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• LMSW or LCSW-C preferred.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting, managing high-volume patient caseloads
• Experience in case management and discharge planning.
• Strong knowledge of post-acute care resources, care coordination, utilization of community services, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Equal employment opportunity employer


Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate complex emotional, psychological, and physical patient needs from admission through discharge to determine appropriate social work interventions.
• Develop and implement customized care plans based on assessment findings, incorporating patient preferences and aligning with the broader interdisciplinary medical team.
• Act as a dedicated advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and cultural needs, ensuring the medical system respects and accommodates them.
• Connect patients and families with essential emotional, financial, and social resources to help them effectively cope with their medical diagnoses.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with leadership and the care transition team to continuously evaluate, update, and smoothly execute care plans.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• One or more of the following required:
  • Clinical Counselor credentialed from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Counselor credentialed from the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Social Worker credentialed from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Any level accepted.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.