Community Social Worker

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
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Social Worker (CSW) is a member of the Hospitals Community Care Team (CCT), a program that supports Howard County residents with complex chronic illness. The CCT helps clients connect with resources to better manage their conditions, improve health outcomes, and reduce preventable hospital visits.
The CSW completes psychosocial assessments, provides education, advocacy, counseling, and support, and helps clients connect to behavioral health services. This role maintains a caseload and works closely with Community Health Nurses (CHN) and Community Health Workers (CHW) to assess psychosocial needs and determine appropriate emergent behavioral health services. The CSW also supervises the CHW embedded in the Emergency Department.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments
Complete home visits as needed
Provide education, advocacy, counseling, and support
Manage assigned caseload
Assist clients with behavioral health treatment and community resource connections
Support CHNs and CHWs in assessing psychosocial needs and determining appropriate care
Maintain current knowledge of community resources
Coordinate with medical providers and care team members to support comprehensive care
Complete accurate and timely documentation
Supervise the CHW embedded in the Emergency Department
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform duties in accordance with hospital core values and the Language of Caring
Attend required meetings, in-services, and continuing education
Participate in continuous improvement efforts as needed
Maintain effective communication with supervisor and coworkers
Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality
Support the hospitals mission and patient care goals
SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from patients, families, staff, and agencies
Ability to present information effectively to patients, families, hospital staff, community resources, insurance companies, and case managers
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Graduate of an accredited college or university; MSW required
Two or more years of experience in public health, behavioral health, or a related field
Experience in acute care and/or community settings preferred
Experience working with individuals with multiple comorbidities and mental health/substance use conditions preferred
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
LCSW-C required
CPR certification required within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter
Valid drivers license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation required
Salary Range: Minimum 34.62/hour - Maximum 57.19/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.