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Requisition #: 412444

Location: 600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287

Shift:

Full Time (40 hours)

Day Shift, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exempt

Position Summary:

Provides direct psychological, social and practical care to a select caseload of patients and families including social work assessments, problem identification, goal setting and implementation of care plans. Makes referrals to outside agencies and coordinates continuity of care. Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. Contributes to the attainment of organizational goals. Will be required to provide coverage during absences, vacancies and on call.

Education:

MSW degree from an accredited school of social work.

Work Experience:

1 year of experience in providing clinical social work service, preferably, in a mental health/health care setting (internship may apply).

Licensure/Certification:

Must be licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners at the LGSW level.

- Exceptions:

Is licensed to practice social work in another state or possesses social work qualifications in another jurisdiction comparable and

Meets requirement established by the Board in regulations and

Has an application for a license pending before the Board or

Has successfully passed an examination or examinations prescribed by the Board pertinent to the license sought.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of biopsychosocial and cultural elements of clinical social work practice.
• Knowledge of procedures, systems, and organizational objectives used within social work.
• Effective knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of current health care environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to gather relevant data to synthesize and summarize information in making judgments regarding patient care.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills necessary to communicate/exchange and interact effectively and professionally with hospital staff, agency health care professionals, patients and families.
• Proficiency and skill in providing social work services in a mental health/health care setting.
• Analytical ability to assess patient needs, develop associated treatment plans and deliver effective interventions.
• Ability to identify organization obstacles and make recommendations to improve patient care.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.