Community Social Worker Save Job Refer a Friend Back Share This Page Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via Email Job Details Requisition #:672887

Location:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044

Category:

Social Work/Mental Health Schedule:

Day Shift Employment Type:

Full Time 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 Hospital's 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 RESPONSIBILITIESConduct comprehensive psychosocial assessmentsComplete home visits as neededProvide education, advocacy, counseling, and supportManage assigned caseloadAssist clients with behavioral health treatment and community resource connectionsSupport CHNs and CHWs in assessing psychosocial needs and determining appropriate careMaintain current knowledge of community resourcesCoordinate with medical providers and care team members to support comprehensive careComplete accurate and timely documentationSupervise the CHW embedded in the Emergency Department

ADDITIONAL

RESPONSIBILITIESPerform duties in accordance with hospital core values and the Language of CaringAttend required meetings, in-services, and continuing educationParticipate in continuous improvement efforts as neededMaintain effective communication with supervisor and coworkersMaintain acceptable attendance and punctualitySupport the hospital's mission and patient care goals

SKILLS & ABILITIES

REQUIREDAbility to respond to inquiries or complaints from patients, families, staff, and agenciesAbility to present information effectively to patients, families, hospital staff, community resources, insurance companies, and case managersProficiency in Microsoft Word

EDUCATION

& EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited college or university; MSW requiredTwo or more years of experience in public health, behavioral health, or a related fieldExperience in acute care and/or community settings preferredExperience working with individuals with multiple comorbidities and mental ...For full information see follow application link. Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.