Emergency Department Social Worker II; LMSW ; Baltimore MD

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Temporary Full Time

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.

• Competitive compensation
• Access to one of the nation's leading academic healthcare systems
• Opportunity to work alongside world-class physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals
• Exposure to innovative patient care and leading-edge medical research
• Flexible temporary staffing with the support of a large healthcare organization
• 401(k) retirement savings plan options

Employer:

Johns Hopkins Intrastaff

Location:

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland

Work Model:
On-Site

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

Weekend Requirement:
None

Holiday Requirement:
None

Travel Requirement:
None

Pay Rate: $47.00 - $49.00 per hour (based experience)

Work Authorization:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and meet all Johns Hopkins onboarding and credentialing requirements.

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for emergency department patients and families to identify social, emotional, behavioral, environmental, and healthcare-related needs.
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, de-escalation, and counseling services in a high-volume Emergency Department setting.
• Perform safety assessments and assist with interventions related to behavioral health crises, homelessness, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and trauma.
• Develop and implement patient-centered discharge plans that support safe transitions of care and reduce barriers to treatment.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, housing programs, behavioral health services, substance use treatment programs, financial assistance resources, and social service agencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, psychiatric teams, and community partners to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, treatment planning meetings, and case reviews.
• Advocate for patients and families while promoting access to healthcare services and social support systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, healthcare delivery enhancements, and social work best practices.
• Provide support and mentorship to social work students and interns as assigned.

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university.
• Current Maryland Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency department social…