What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOCIAL WORKER (LMSW) - Family Health & Wellness Center - Grace Medical Center position at Family Health & Wellness Center - Grace Medical Center in Baltimore, MD - LifeBridge Health?
Summary
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing direct services to patients and families to identify and resolve problems that impede discharge planning or the patient’s use of health care resources. This position involves contact with patients, families, physicians, nursing, ancillary staff, and internal/external resources. This position requires documentation of all interventions and services provided.
- Provides assessment of and discharge planning to the adult and geriatric populations.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
- Intervenes with patients and families regarding emotional, social, and financial consequences of illness and/or disability.
- Works directly with patients and families exhibiting complex family dynamics that impact directly on patient care.
- Determines appropriate psychosocial interventions involving, but not limited to, abuse/neglect cases, domestic violence, guardianship, and mental health issues.
- Accesses and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs.
- Collaborates with physicians, nursing, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to promote care coordination; attends multidisciplinary rounds daily.
- Maintains timely and consistent documentation at the time of admission, concurrently, and for all interventions provided to the patient and family.
- Ability to prepare care plan in preparation for forensic patient court hearing
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work required
- Current LMSW license in MD required; LCSW-C preferred
- One year experience in a health care setting; hospital preferred.
Additional Information
Who We Are:LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.