What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker, Monday-Friday, Day Shift position at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC)?
The Social Worker in the Continuing Care Department is an integral member of a hospital patient's care team, responsible for assessing and intervening to ensure the effective continuation of a patient's care after discharge from the hospital. The social worker will be assigned to a unit or units, which may include medical, surgical, intensive care, OB / Maternity, pediatric, and / or Emergency Department, and will work closely with physicians, nurses, and other practitioners on the assigned unit. Social Worker is responsible for interviewing hospital patients and family members / caregivers; facilitating family meetings to identify needs and develop continuing care plan; assessing psychosocial needs; counseling patients and family members to promote effective coping and treatment plan compliance. Other duties include assessing knowledge deficits; educating patients and family members about community resources, rights and responsibilities, advance directives, end-of-life care issues, health insurance, and navigating the health care system. The Social Worker coordinates complex care plans involving a wide range of internal and external services including home health, social services, rehabilitation, and mental health providers; advocates for patients to receive needed resources and services. Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team. As opportunities arise, the Social Worker will participate in department and hospital initiatives related to process improvement and patient care.
Education :
Masters' in Social Work; equivalent experience or certification considered
Licensures / Certifications :
- Licensed in Maryland as a LMSW or LCSW
Experience :
1-3 years prior social work experience in a hospital, nursing care facility or other health care setting preferably doing discharge planning work
Skills :
Patient & Workplace Safety :
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Patient Population :
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.
Pay Range
51,351.55 - $79,594.90
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $51,352 - $79,595
