What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Master Social Worker position at Maryland Psychiatric Care?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in clinical social work practices, with expertise in patient assessment, counseling, and case management across diverse settings. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by providing comprehensive psychosocial support, coordinating community resources, and ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations. The LMSW will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient-centered care within a dynamic environment that values professionalism, ethical standards, and continuous improvement.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify psychosocial needs, including mental health conditions, behavioral health issues, and family dynamics.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling utilizing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapy techniques.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to develop and implement discharge plans that address social determinants of health and facilitate smooth transitions of care.
- Manage case documentation accurately within electronic medical record (EMR) systems while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and clinical ethical guidelines.
- Collaborate with community resources to connect patients with appropriate services such as hospice care, assisted living facilities, or developmental disability programs.
- Participate in clinical research initiatives related to social work practice standards and healthcare outcomes.
- Support patients experiencing complex challenges such as addiction, dementia, PTSD, or end-of-life care through specialized counseling and intervention strategies.
- Engage in crisis intervention when necessary to ensure patient safety and stabilize acute mental health episodes.
- Assist with intake procedures for new patients by conducting diagnostic evaluations and gathering relevant medical documentation.
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of social work practice standards, medical terminology, ICD coding (ICD-9/10), and CPT coding for billing purposes.
- Proficiency in behavioral health techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, applied behavior analysis, and trauma-informed care.
- Experience working with diverse populations such as children, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental disorders, and those requiring hospice or palliative medicine services.
- Strong skills in community resource coordination and discharge planning to optimize patient outcomes post-treatment.
- Familiarity with EMR systems for data collection, documentation, and medical records management.
- Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments while adhering to HIPAA regulations and clinical ethical guidelines.
- Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including nursing staff, physicians, therapists, and social service agencies.
- Demonstrated crisis management capabilities along with experience working in inpatient settings, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, or home & community care environments.
- Knowledge of Medicare policies and experience working within hospice & palliative medicine frameworks is highly desirable.
Join our team as a Licensed Master Social Worker committed to delivering compassionate care through expert psychosocial support and innovative interventions that enhance patients' quality of life across all stages of health.
Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $55