Medical Social Worker

Requisition #:663910

Location:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 Category:

Social Work/Mental Health

Schedule:

Day Shift

Employment Type:

Full Time

• 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.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being

The Medical Social Worker (LCSW-C) manages the patient’s psychosocial care from admission through discharge. Works collaboratively with patients, families, the interdisciplinary team and external providers to ensure safe, timely, cost-effective care. Develops and oversees individualized care plans, serves as a problem‑solver and resource, and drives continuous improvement in patient outcomes. Strong internal communication skills are required to gain cooperation and implement change.

• Provide age‑appropriate assessment and interventions across assigned populations (infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Interpret assessment data to identify patient needs and tailor the plan of care.
• Use developmentally appropriate communication and services consistent with unit scope of practice.
• Maintain active presence on units and collaborate with team members.
• Complete assessments for new admissions within 24 hours.

• Graduate of an accredited college/university.
• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Acute care medical experience preferred.

• LCSW‑C licensure required.

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.

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.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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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