Social Worker I - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Our growing community hospital serving Maryland’s Charles County offers all of the services and amenities of a bigger metro hospital with the personal attention of our caring staff. At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.

We are consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland. Employees have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment. Our excellent employee benefits support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Job Description

Under direct oversight , conducts interviews with patients to learn of their medical, psychological, and social histories in an effort to identify problems and assess need for referrals and resources. Works as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team to identify, address, and resolve barriers and stressors that contribute to the patient's presenting problem and may interfere with obtaining maximum benefit from healthcare services. The following statements describe the general work performed in this role.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

Obtains information to identify the need for the provision of social work services. Identifies barriers to health care including social and medical needs.

Participates in designing services with an interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and / or their families with the total health care system. Coordinates care for patient’s treatment / discharge.

Provides psychosocial interventions using basic knowledge of social work practice models such as problem-solving, crisis intervention, task-centered, and solution focused care to address identified needs and develop safe care plans.

Monitors patients’ progress & identifies patients who are at-risk.

Provides general preliminary social work services / coordination of care to patients who are or are threatened with situations detrimental to their wellbeing, in accordance with generally accepted social work practices and departmental protocols. Consults with Clinical Social Worker / supervisor for complex or at-risk cases.

Provides immediate and after care referrals to improve patient stability. Confirms linkage to care as needed / required.

Assists patients and / or families with problem-solving and decision-making around personal, health, social, educational, vocational, financial and other interpersonal concerns within the context of their care / treatment area.

Seeks consultation, as needed, with expert colleagues and other disciplines on the care team for guidance with assessment, planning, and intervention, and overall plan of care. Provides support and interpretation to patient and / or families of their problems and goals.

Attends team / interdisciplinary meetings to provide advocacy focused on the client. Encourages patient to be an active participant in their care.

Assists the care team with ensuring patients are efficiently and effectively moved throughout the healthcare system.

Documents all work in a timely manner pertaining to the care setting or required by regulatory standards. Only discloses information necessarily with an ROI. Notifies patients of their informed consent for treatment, as applicable.

Completes all specific job tasks within their assigned department as outlined by supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

LBSW (Bachelor Social Worker) licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners required within the first 6 months of employment.

No experience required.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range :  $30.26-$42.37
• Other Compensation (if applicable) :
• Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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