Medical Social Worker II

****** $5,000.00 Sing on bonus available ********

Join an amazing global healthcare organization!

Excellent compensation package!

Awesome benefits, including dependent tuition reimbursement!

Shift:

Full Time (40 hours)
Day Shift, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Rotating weekend with staff as needed.

Weekend work required

Work Location: 5755 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

Position Summary:

The Medical Social Worker II (LCSW-C) is responsible to implement the plan of care for specific patients, beginning on admission and following through until discharge. Collaboration with the patient, family, Interdisciplinary Care Team members and external healthcare providers to assure safe, timely and efficient care is required. Initiates the plan of care and monitors its implementation. Functions as a member of the team in coordination of care to patients and serves as a problem-solving resource. Position requires innovative skills for continuous improvement in patient outcomes and cost effectiveness. Internal communication is required outside of the work group to persuade or gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Education:

Masters Degree in Social Work required with specific course work related to social work. Preferred hospital experience.

Experience:

2 years hospital experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

LCSW-C

LMSW may be considered along with appropriate work history.

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.