Psych Social Worker- PRN

Requisition #:

675535

Location:

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044

Category:

Social Work/Mental Health

Schedule:

Day Shift

Employment Type:

Casual / On Call

Psychiatric LCSW-C

Join a collaborative, patient-centered hospital team delivering timely, safe, and cost-effective psychiatric care. We’re seeking a licensed Psychiatric LCSW-C to assess, coordinate, and advocate for patients from admission through discharge, working closely with families, interdisciplinary teams, ED staff, and community partners.

What you’ll do

• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop/implement individualized care plans.
• Provide crisis intervention, ED psychiatric evaluations, and consults for medical teams.
• Coordinate discharge planning, community referrals, and third-party pre-certification.
• Serve as a patient and family advocate; educate on treatment plans and payer guidelines.
• Facilitate communication across the care team and with external providers.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, outreach, and departmental education.

What we’re looking for

• MSW or Master’s from an accredited program; LCSW-C licensure required.
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience; ED or acute psychiatric experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and care coordination skills.
• Knowledge of age-specific needs (infant to geriatric) and community resources.
• Ability to negotiate with payers and function independently within an interdisciplinary team.

Why join us

• Impactful work supporting patients and families during critical moments.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement.
• Meaningful role in shaping efficient, patient-focused psychiatric care delivery.