Social Worker III (Inpatient Care Management Department) Medicine, Surgery, Transplant, Oncology

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, Occasional Weekend/Holiday

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements describe the general work performed in this role.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

• Completes psychosocial assessments, incorporating the results of screening tools administered to develop an appropriate plan(s) of care.
• Autonomously proposes & executes safe, appropriate, and timely plan of care and/or discharge plan patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare team. Seeks assistance from a supervisor and/or interdisciplinary team as needed.
• Administers crisis intervention, as necessary, and demonstrates expert use of social work skills within the individual’s specialty to provide trauma informed care related to the patient’s social determinants of health.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patients’ response to social work intervention, individual social work practice, and programs within the organization. Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Shares resources with patients, families, and co-workers. Maintains a current list of relevant community resources. Demonstrates flexibility and creativity when identifying appropriate community resources for patients and their families.
• Maintains a working knowledge of relevant medical, cultural, social, legal, and other issues that could impact patient care. Conducts chart reviews to gain an understanding of past referrals and utilization of services. Coordinates and documents appropriate referrals and keeps patient, family, and care team informed of referrals made.
• Facilitates individual, family, and/or group counseling utilizing brief therapy models (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, etc) to support patients’ goals, with consideration of emotional and mental health disorders identified in the DSM.
• Serves as a liaison with outside agents and other departments to improve coordination and consultation of patients’ care, while obtaining appropriate Releases of Information and maintaining confidentiality as it relates to HIPAA.
• Conducts individual and group education sessions. Serves as an educational and training resource to SW I & SW II within their practice area.
• Acts as a liaison between the patient, family, treatment team, and other departments in service of furthering equitable patient-centered within the healthcare delivery system.
• Recognizes and identifies systemic challenges impacting individual patients and the impact to their health, well-being, and access to care. Works to empower change to address equity within the healthcare and community systems in which the patients exists. Explores strategies to reduce resource consumption for target populations; implement and evaluate outcomes.
• Performs departmental administrative duties.
• Completes all specific job tasks within their assigned department as outlined by supervisor.

Psychiatry

• Focus on mental health assessment and stabilization
• Suicide risk assessments, safety planning, and discharge coordination
• Strong fit for candidates with behavioral health experience

Medicine

• Supports patients with acute and chronic medical conditions 
• Strong focus on discharge planning and addressing barriers to care 
• Good fit for candidates who enjoy systems navigation and care coordination

Shock Trauma

• High-acuity, fast-paced, crisis-focused environment
• Supports patients with severe, life-threatening injuries 
• Heavy family support, grief/bereavement, and crisis intervention 
• Best for social workers comfortable working under pressure

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.  Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.  Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work! 

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• Minimum of an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience is Required.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Free weekly clinical individual and group supervision
• $500.00 per calendar year towards professional development (CEUs) 
• Ongoing access to career Advancement Model for Social Work at UMMC 
• Annual Common Pay Raise
• Parking stipend 

Compensation:

• Pay Range:  $33.36 - $46.70
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
•  Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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