SOCIAL WORKER - INPATIENT PSYCH -LCSW
Baltimore-MD-21201-United States
Who We Are:
LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.
JOB SUMMARY: The Inpatient Psych Social Worker at Sinai Hospital acts as 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 a resource to patient/client, utilizes knowledge of community and health care resources to assist in the addressing identified needs at any point of the continuum., pre-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 degree; knowledge in more than one discipline.
- Graduate of a Master's degree program in social work, psychology or other appropriate degree.
- 3-5 years of experience.
- Maryland Licensure LCSW-C or LCPC.
- Expectation is to participate in a unit or departmental work groups and meetings whereby initiatives and leadership skills are to be exhibited. May supervise an MSW intern as a field instructor.
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