Job Title: Pediatric Medical/Surgical Inpatient Social Worker
Job Details
Posting Date: December 16th 2024
Reference ID: 236917
Location: Baltimore, MD
Work Location: On-site
Discipline: Social Work
Setting: Pediatric Medical/Surgical Inpatient Hospital
Job Type: Full-Time; Direct Hire; Permanent
Salary Expectations/Pay Rate or Range: $70,000 - $85,000 (based on experience and licensing)
Schedule/Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Opportunities: Two positions available – one assigned to a specific pediatric hospital floor, and one floating between floors.
Job Description
Responsibilities/Job Duties:
- Oversee medical and surgical patients to ensure timely and effective discharge planning.
- Support patients in identifying and utilizing community resources for post-discharge needs.
- Conduct hospital room visits and, in specific cases, virtual sessions for recently discharged patients.
- Manage a caseload of up to 25-30 patients at a time, with oversight for up to 100 beds.
- Collaborate during interdisciplinary rounds with providers, utilization review, case managers, and other social workers.
- Address social needs and advocate for patients in a hospital setting.
Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Open to new graduates with internship experience in a hospital setting.
- Familiarity with local community resources in Baltimore.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.
- Pediatric social work experience in Baltimore.
- Experience managing high patient volumes in a fast-paced environment.