Emergency Department Social Worker II (LMSW Required)
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Emergency Department Social Worker II (LMSW)
Johns Hopkins Intrastaff, the internal staffing agency for the Johns Hopkins Health System and its partner hospitals, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Emergency Department Social Worker II (LMSW) to support patients and families at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
In this fast-paced acute care environment, you will provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, behavioral health support, and community resource coordination for patients presenting with complex medical, emotional, social, and behavioral health needs. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient advocacy, care transitions, and improving outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based social work practice.
Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments for emergency department patients and families to identify social, emotional, behavioral, environmental, and healthcare-related needs. You will provide crisis intervention, emotional support, de-escalation, and counseling services in a high-volume Emergency Department setting. You will perform safety assessments and assist with interventions related to behavioral health crises, homelessness, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and trauma. You will develop and implement patient-centered discharge plans that support safe transitions of care and reduce barriers to treatment. You will coordinate referrals to community resources, housing programs, behavioral health services, substance use treatment programs, financial assistance resources, and social service agencies. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, psychiatric teams, and community partners to support optimal patient outcomes. You will participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, treatment planning meetings, and case reviews. You will advocate for patients and families while promoting access to healthcare services and social support systems. You will maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards. You will contribute to quality improvement initiatives, healthcare delivery enhancements, and social work best practices. You will provide support and mentorship to social work students and interns as assigned.
Qualifications include a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university. Current Maryland Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license is required. Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency department social work, hospital social work, crisis intervention, medical social work, behavioral health, case management, or discharge planning. Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing discharge plans within an acute care or healthcare setting is required.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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