Job Description

Social Worker I

Full-Time

Baltimore, MD

Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world class 800-bed, Magnet designated Academic Medical Center .

We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

As a Team Member at UMMC, you’ll experience :

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!
• A highly competitive wage scale : Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against to market standards.
• Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year for your graduate degree.

Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

General Summary

Under direct supervision of an LCSW, provides therapeutic intervention and social work services to patients and their families to enhance comprehensive, integrated and uninterrupted care in the hospital and to have continuity of care in the community.

Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with patients, families, visitors, medical teams, and co-workers in accordance with UMMC and departmental policies and procedures.

Mobilizes resources to reduce risk, and serves as ambassador between hospital and community.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Assess the patient’s psychosocial situation in relation to the medical and psychiatric needs by providing brief admission assessments of each patient, family, or significant other to extend support and determine willingness.

Ability to understand and comply with the D / C treatment plan, and understand availability of the caregiver to care for the hospitalized patient upon discharge.

• Interviews patients, family members, and / or significant others identified through case finding or referral to assess needs for social work services.
• Reviews patient chart and nursing care plans for pertinent medical care or nursing care information.
• Provides preventive, protective, or supportive services, including mandatory reporting for patients who are in or who are threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.
• Works with the Care Coordinator and the treatment team to develop a safe and timely discharge plan A and B that complies with regulations and laws regarding patient and family wishes.

Responsible for mental health placements, homelessness plans, pharmaceutical plans, guardianship procurement, residential care, other psycho-social related placements and hospice / palliative.

Identifies the need for and conducts family meetings that result in comfort, decisions, and other important outcomes.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work required . Maryland state Licensed Master Social Work License (LMSW) and credentials is commensurate with clinical assignment.
• Two years social work experience in acute hospital setting is preferred. This may include internships and paid work experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Summary of Position

Assesses, plans, and coordinates services and resources for patients and families to meet needs and / or provide for timely discharge.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Master's degree in Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work. Required

Experience

1-2 years Experience in social work in a hospital, inpatient psychiatric or medical / health setting or area of specialty Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Social Worker license in the State of Maryland. Required and
• CPR / BLS certification Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Psychosocial assessment and advocacy skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Child and Adolescent Day Hospital is a clinically intensive day program for children (ages 5-12) and adolescents (ages 13-18) with serious psychiatric problems.

Designed as an alternative to inpatient and residential care, it provides rapid assessment and crisis stabilization, and the structure and intensity of an inpatient program but for patients who do not require 24-hour treatment.

Services provided include Structured Therapeutic Group Treatment; Family Meetings conducted by a licensed clinical professional (LCSW-C or LCPC) and Psychiatric Evaluation and Medication Management provided by a staff psychiatrist.

Additional groups are provided by visiting artists from September thru May offering Drumming, Movement, Art and Drama therapies.

The Child and Adolescent Day Hospital operates 8 : 30 a.m. until 4 : 00 p.m. every Monday through Friday and is located on Sheppard Pratt's main campus in Towson (Baltimore County).

As a Social Worker / Counselor (LCSW-C / LCPC) you will :

• Provide a wide range of social work services to an assigned caseload of patients in support of established treatment plan goals and discharge plans
• Complete a comprehensive psychosocial assessment on each patient assigned at time of admission
• Meet individually with patients on caseload as well as with families and / or significant others to monitor and evaluate progress
• Conduct daily group psychotherapy session for assigned patients; leads a wide array of psycho-therapeutic groups in conjunction with other members of the treatment team

Requires :

• Master's degree in social work and a MD state license (LCSW-C / LCPC) at time of hire and continually throughout tenure in position.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in a mental health setting.

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Job Description

Summary

Stella Maris, located in Timonium Maryland, is looking for a Home Hospice Social Worker to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated hospice clinicians to meet the needs of clients in the community we serve.

Under the direction of the Home Hospice Director, the main function of this position is to provide social work services to our Home Hospice patients and their families.

Licensed Social Worker

Home Hospice

Check out some of our benefits offered :

• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and Catch Up provision
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

Responsibilities

• Services include admission, psychosocial assessment, plan of care, linkage with community resources, counseling, crisis intervention, and discharge planning.
• Responsible for required documentation in compliance with State and federal regulations.
• Assesses bereavement issues of families and makes timely and appropriate referrals to Center for Grief and Loss.
• Facilitates effective communication between patient / family and home care team members.
• Provides appropriate information and referral services to patients and families / caregivers.

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Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred
• Social Work License in the State of Maryland
• Experience in hospice or medical setting

About Us : The Baltimore Academy has established itself as a premier provider of Full Day Special Education services for students in grades 6 through 12.

The 12 month school program serves male and female adolescents ages 12 through 21 who are exhibiting serious emotional and behavior disorders and who are not yet able to function in less restrictive school settings.

We are looking for a Full-Time LGSW or LCSW-C, with experience working with children for our special education program.Responsibilities :

• The overall responsibility of the school Social Worker is to manage all cases of students enrolled in The Baltimore Academy and to assure provision of all social work and counseling services listed on the students, IEPs.Requirements :
• Licensed LGSW is required to provide counseling services to youth grades 6-12 in a school setting. Work also requires regular consultation with school staff.Minimum Requirements :
• Licensed LGSW
• Master’s degree
• 0-1 years of experiencePreferred area of college / graduate concentration :
• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred
• Prefer 1 year experience working with adolescents in a psycho educational setting.
• Prefer 1 year supervised experience with individual, group and family therapy.