SOCIAL WORKER -INPATIENT PSYCH - NORTHWEST HOSPITAL - Now Hiring

JOB SUMMARY - 

SCHEDULE: The hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 10 am - 2 pm

Acts a coordinator of psychosocial assessment and discharge planning for the patients/clients receiving inpatient psychiatric services at Hospital, providing leadership and psychosocial support necessary to address the individual's needs. Acting as resource to patient/client, utilizes knowledge of community and health care resources to assist in addressing identified needs at any point of the continuum, re-admission to post-discharge. Using timeliness and appropriateness of intervention, facilitates quality resource utilization i.e., length of stay and level of care.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Seasoned professional knowledge, equivalent to a Master's degre
• Graduate of a Master's degree program in social work, counseling, or other appropriate degree.
• Previous social work experience required
• Maryland Social Work licensure required - LMSW required, but LCSW-C preferred.  LGPC/LCPC license will also be considered.