Social Worker - Inpatient Psych - PRN

The Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker provides weekend coverage for Carroll Hospital's inpatient psychiatric program, which consists of separate adult and adolescent units with a total capacity of 12 beds. The Social Worker delivers psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and discharge planning services for adult (18+) and adolescent (13-17) patients admitted for acute psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral conditions.

Working independently while collaborating with the on-site multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker ensures continuity of care, supports safe and timely discharges, and maintains compliance with Maryland regulations and The Joint Commission standards.

• Provide independent social work coverage on weekends for adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units.
• Prioritize time-sensitive needs, including new admissions, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and placement barriers.
• Participate in weekend interdisciplinary rounds or treatment team huddles as scheduled.
• Serve as the primary social work resource for nursing, psychiatry, and unit staff during weekend shifts.

Required:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited program
• Independent Maryland social work licensure

The Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker provides weekend coverage for Carroll Hospital's inpatient psychiatric program, which consists of separate adult and adolescent units with a total capacity of 12 beds. The Social Worker delivers psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, care coordination, and discharge planning services for adult (18+) and adolescent (13-17) patients admitted for acute psychiatric, emotional, and behavioral conditions.

Working independently while collaborating with the on-site multidisciplinary team, the Social Worker ensures continuity of care, supports safe and timely discharges, and maintains compliance with Maryland regulations and The Joint Commission standards.

• Provide independent social work coverage on weekends for adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units.
• Prioritize time-sensitive needs, including new admissions, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and placement barriers.
• Participate in weekend interdisciplinary rounds or treatment team huddles as scheduled.
• Serve as the primary social work resource for nursing, psychiatry, and unit staff during weekend shifts.

• LCSW-C strongly preferred
• LCPC or LMSW considered with relevant inpatient psychiatric experience
• 2-4 years of inpatient psychiatry, acute care, or behavioral health experience preferred
• CPR (AHA Healthcare Provider) preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work independently in a weekend-only PRN role
• Experience with discharge planning and community resource coordination
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong organization and prioritization abilities in a fast-paced inpatient setting
• Professional judgment and patient-centered approach

Pay Range: $44.00 to $44.00

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland, is a full-service community hospital proudly serving the residents of Carroll County and the surrounding region. As part of Life Bridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Carroll delivers personalized, high-quality care in a welcoming community setting, with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

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