Emergency Department Social Worker II (LMSW Required)

Employer: Johns Hopkins Intrastaff – Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland

About the role

The Emergency Department Social Worker II (LMSW) provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, discharge planning, behavioral health support, and community resource coordination for patients and families presenting with complex medical, emotional, social, and behavioral health needs in a fast‑paced acute care environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for emergency department patients and families to identify social, emotional, behavioral, environmental, and healthcare‑related needs.
• Provide crisis intervention, emotional support, de‑escalation, and counseling services in a high‑volume Emergency Department setting.
• Perform safety assessments and assist with interventions related to behavioral health crises, homelessness, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and trauma.
• Develop and implement patient‑centered discharge plans that support safe transitions of care and reduce barriers to treatment.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources, housing programs, behavioral health services, substance‑use treatment programs, financial assistance resources, and social service agencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, psychiatric teams, and community partners to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, treatment planning meetings, and case reviews.
• Advocate for patients and families while promoting access to healthcare services and social support systems.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, healthcare delivery enhancements, and social work best practices.
• Provide support and mentorship to social work students and interns as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university.
• Current Maryland Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in emergency department social work, hospital social work, crisis intervention, medical social work, behavioral health, case management, or discharge planning.
• Experience conducting psychosocial assessments and developing discharge plans within an acute care or healthcare setting.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in an Emergency Department, Trauma Center, or Acute Care Hospital.
• Experience working with patients experiencing mental health crises, substance use disorders, homelessness, domestic violence, or complex psychosocial needs.
• Knowledge of local community resources and social service networks.
• Experience conducting behavioral health assessments and safety planning.
• Experience supporting vulnerable and high‑risk patient populations.
• Previous experience within an academic medical center or large healthcare system.
• Experience mentoring social work students or interns.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Access to one of the nation’s leading academic healthcare systems.
• Opportunity to work alongside world‑class physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Exposure to innovative patient care and leading‑edge medical research.
• Flexible temporary staffing with the support of a large healthcare organization.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan options.

Pay

$47.00 – $49.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (On‑Site). No weekend, holiday, or travel requirements.