What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker I position at Johns Hopkins Medicine?
What Awaits You:
- 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.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package – Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
Job Summary
Reports to an assigned Licensed Certified Social Worker. Assesses client needs and provides counseling or referrals to appropriate community service agencies. May be assigned to a specific clinical specialty and contribute to the development of new social work services and improvements in health care delivery systems.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluate the needs and problems of clients and hospital or clinic patients
- Interview clients, hospital patients, or clinic patients to obtain information
- Provide counseling to patients and families
- Consult with other professionals regarding client recovery, welfare, or rehabilitation
- Initiate and complete timely discharge planning
- Provide information and referral services
- Participate in conferences, meetings, and staff development sessions
- Maintain required records and statistics
- Contribute to research projects and community meetings aimed at improving health care services
- Perform related duties as required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of social work theories, principles, and concepts acquired through a master’s degree in social work and less than six months of experience
- Current state licensure as an LMSW
- Ability to analyze and resolve basic problems using scientific, mathematical, or technical principles
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate empathy in difficult interpersonal situations
Salary Range: Minimum 32.40/hour - Maximum 53.48/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.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
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.