Clinical Social Worker I

Company Description

Join a Team That's Making a Difference in Health Outcomes
At the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), we are committed to helping individuals and communities manage their health with compassion, innovation, and excellence. Our work extends beyond clinical care to support long-term wellness and improve health outcomes across the populations we serve.
We are looking for passionate professionals who are inspired to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance. If you're driven by a mission to improve lives and want to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, UMMS is the place for you.

Job Description

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Address the patient's psychosocial situation in relation to the social and behavioral health needs by utilizing the CM led care plan, providing brief screenings of each patient, family, or significant other to extend support and determine willingness. Ability to understand and assist patient to participate in goal setting as part of the care plan, address barriers to care and oversee delegation of tasks to unlicensed assistive personnel. Engages patients with unmet behavioral health needs for connection to services. Supports the patient through the provision of brief interventions focused on self-management skills related to depression, anxiety and/or substance use disorder while being treated in the primary care setting. Coordinates referrals to behavioral health specialists as appropriate.

Interviews patients, family members, and/or significant others identified through case finding or referral to assess needs for social work services.

Reviews patient chart and interdisciplinary longitudinal and episodic care plans for pertinent comprehensive care information.

Provides resources for protective, or supportive services, including mandatory reporting for patients who are in or who are threatened by situations detrimental to their well-being.

Interprets psycho-social services programs and procedures to client, staff and community organizations.

Works with the Case Manager and the interdisciplinary care team to develop a safe and patient centric care plan that complies with regulations and laws regarding patient and family wishes. Responsible for coordination of mental health referrals, homelessness plans, and other psycho-social related care goals as assigned.

Identifies the need for and may participate in family meetings along with the primary care provider that result in comfort, decisions, and other important outcomes.

Participates in Interdisciplinary Care Team Rounds

Provides screenings, brief interventions and coordination of services to remove barriers to health care and/or self-management of chronic conditions.

Reviews comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and documents appropriate goals and interventions within the EHR care plan according to department policy and procedures and State, Federal, and accreditation requirements. Communicates status of goals and interventions in the care plan with the interdisciplinary care team, medical team and patient per departmental guidelines and policies.

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with UMMS and departmental policy and professional standards. May accompany patients to obtain benefits, entitlement or other services.

Develops a social service network with city, state or other governmental services that serve the needs of the assigned patient population, to assist patients in obtaining such services as, food stamps and other financial supports and assistance in obtaining transitional housing. Delegates appropriately to unlicensed staff and monitors task completion. Acts as a resource to other staff in identifying, developing and selecting appropriate community resources to address barriers to care.

Helps create function and productivity on the many teams to which the BH Care Coordinator belongs, facilitating the resolution of conflict in order to present a united message to patients and families.

Demonstrates a commitment to professional development through participation in relevant in-service and continuing educational programs. Attends departmental meetings and aligns within their discipline for attendance of professional workgroups, committees and councils.

Develops training modules and supports the interdisciplinary care team and department with annual education and in-services as it relates to behavioral health care coordination and social drivers of health.

Actively examines clinical practice and seeks self-improvement through use of supervision, peer consultation, or other methods to develop therapeutic knowledge and skills as appropriate to discipline.

Participates in the training and education of allied health professionals in the department and/or in the community.

Participate in research and publication activities, as needed.

Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Social Work accredited by Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

2. LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) licensure from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners.

3. Minimum two (2) years of post-Master's experience is required.

III. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrate skill in a) clinical social work and/or case management practice areas; b) completing clinical social work functions such as clinical assessment, treatment planning, clinical intervention, case management, psychoeducation, referral, psychotherapy, counseling, diagnosis of mental health disorders, consultation, advocacy; c) effective critical thinking; d) communications both written and oral; and e) age appropriate interpersonal interactions (patients may range from newborn to geriatric adult).

2. Ability to a) communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders (i.e. colleagues, medical staff, liaisons, patient, family); b) assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment; c) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, and ethical standards; d) prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties; e) assist in data analysis, f) demonstrate innovative thinking, integrity, and accountability; and g) act as a model for peers in regard to these skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $33.4-$50.13

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide