Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Medical Social Worker- PRN
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
Overview
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Medical Social Worker- PRN
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Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center . Requisition #:657310 | Location: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 | Category: Social Work/Mental Health | Schedule: Day Shift | Employment Type: Casual / On Call The Medical Social Worker I (MSW) provides psychosocial support and care coordination from admission through discharge. This role works closely with patients, families, the Interdisciplinary Care Team, and external providers to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective care. The MSW develops and monitors care plans, advocates for patients and families, facilitates discharge planning, and serves as a resource for problem-solving and continuous improvement. Shift:
Day Shift, PRN/Casual
Key Responsibilities
Assess patient needs across physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and developmental stages; provide age-appropriate care for infants through geriatrics.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and care teams.
Coordinate discharge planning, including referrals to specialty services, community resources, and third-party payers.
Advocate for patients and families, ensuring understanding of insurance and care processes.
Act as liaison with external providers, participate in care conferences, and ensure timely completion of discharge-related functions.
Engage in outreach, education, and committee participation to support hospital and departmental goals.
Maintain communication with patients, families, supervisors, and co-workers to support safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
Additional Expectations
Demonstrate alignment with hospital core values and patient-centered care principles.
Attend required meetings, training, and continuing education.
Contribute to departmental improvements and continuous quality initiatives.
Maintain professional accountability, attendance, and communication standards.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited college/university.
MSW required with specific coursework related to social work.
Experience in an acute care medical setting is preferred.
Licences & Certifications
Current Maryland License as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Salary Range: The range is not specified clearly in this listing. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. Salary discussions may occur during candidate screening calls.
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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Join to apply for the
Medical Social Worker- PRN
role at
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center . Requisition #:657310 | Location: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 | Category: Social Work/Mental Health | Schedule: Day Shift | Employment Type: Casual / On Call The Medical Social Worker I (MSW) provides psychosocial support and care coordination from admission through discharge. This role works closely with patients, families, the Interdisciplinary Care Team, and external providers to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective care. The MSW develops and monitors care plans, advocates for patients and families, facilitates discharge planning, and serves as a resource for problem-solving and continuous improvement. Shift:
Day Shift, PRN/Casual
Key Responsibilities
Assess patient needs across physical, cognitive, psychosocial, and developmental stages; provide age-appropriate care for infants through geriatrics.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and care teams.
Coordinate discharge planning, including referrals to specialty services, community resources, and third-party payers.
Advocate for patients and families, ensuring understanding of insurance and care processes.
Act as liaison with external providers, participate in care conferences, and ensure timely completion of discharge-related functions.
Engage in outreach, education, and committee participation to support hospital and departmental goals.
Maintain communication with patients, families, supervisors, and co-workers to support safe, efficient, patient-centered care.
Additional Expectations
Demonstrate alignment with hospital core values and patient-centered care principles.
Attend required meetings, training, and continuing education.
Contribute to departmental improvements and continuous quality initiatives.
Maintain professional accountability, attendance, and communication standards.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited college/university.
MSW required with specific coursework related to social work.
Experience in an acute care medical setting is preferred.
Licences & Certifications
Current Maryland License as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Salary Range: The range is not specified clearly in this listing. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. Salary discussions may occur during candidate screening calls.
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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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