Social Worker, Mental Health

Overview

Requisition #:662865

Location:

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287
Category:
Social Work/Mental Health

Schedule:

Day Shift

Employment Type:

Full Time

• Opportunities for Career Growth – Build a meaningful career with access to professional development, mentorship, and advancement pathways.
• Collaborative and Inclusive Environment – Work alongside a diverse team of professionals who value mutual respect, innovation, and teamwork.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Take advantage of a competitive and affordable benefits program that supports your health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus

We are seeking a Clinical Social Worker to provide direct psychological, social, and practical care to a designated caseload of patients and families. Responsibilities include conducting social work assessments, identifying problems, setting goals, and implementing care plans. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes, making referrals to outside agencies and ensuring continuity of care. Coverage during absences, vacancies, and on-call duties is also required.

• Education:
  
  Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Knowledge:
  • Understanding of biopsychosocial and cultural aspects of clinical social work.
  • Familiarity with social work practices, procedures, and organizational objectives.
  • Proficient knowledge of community resources and the current healthcare environment.
  • Ability to gather and synthesize relevant data for informed patient care decisions.
• Skills:
  • Excellent oral and written communication for professional interaction with staff, patients, and families.
  • Proficiency in delivering social work services, particularly in mental health/healthcare settings.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess patient needs, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions.
  • Capability to identify barriers to care and propose recommendations for improvement.
• Licensure:
  Must hold a Maryland LMSW license or be licensed in another state with comparable qualifications and meet the Maryland Board s requirements.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 year of clinical social work experience, preferably in a mental health/healthcare setting (internship experience may be considered).

Join our team to make a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to organizational goals!

Salary Range: Minimum 32.40/hour - Maximum 42.94/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. 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.

Apply