Johns Hopkins HealthCare
Psychiatric Social Worker
Johns Hopkins HealthCare, Columbia, Maryland, United States, 21046
What Awaits You?
Career growth and development
Diverse and collaborative working environment
Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Position Summary
Howard County General Hospital Emergency Department is seeking a
Psychiatric Social Worker I
to provide services and continuity of care to clients/patients Emergency Department. The Psychiatric Social Worker will perform Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and Substance Abuse Evaluations. Works with a multi-disciplinary team in the Emergency Department to provide quality psychiatric service. Obtains all insurance authorizations necessary to treat patients. Knowledgeable of Mental Health Resources in Maryland and proficient in formulating and implementing treatment and disposition plans.
Documents all clinical activity in accordance with Johns Hopkins, and State of Maryland regulations.
Shift:Shift Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday with alternating Tuesdays and SaturdaysShift Hours: 10a - 8pSpecific Duties & Responsibilities
Responds in a timely manner to requests from Emergency Department Physicians for psychiatric Consultation.Performs psychiatric assessment, formulates diagnosis, and in consultation with referring physician recommends and completes appropriate disposition.Discusses case with Attending Physician to determine if the patient has been cleared medically and to determine why a consult is requested.Provides requesting physician with results of assessment and disposition plan.Reviews chart, and obtains all insurance authorizations necessary before providing service to a patient.Contacts necessary insurance providers and obtains authorizations needed to complete disposition and documents in the chart.Interview the patient and performs psychosocial assessment, mental status examination, and past psychiatric history.Contacts family or any collateral informants necessary to provide information necessary to complete an assessment.Formulates an appropriate treatment/disposition plan for the patient.Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent organization approved by the Council on Social Work Education.Licensure, Certification, Registration: Licensure as an LMSW is required (LCSW-C preferred), and one must maintain a license throughout the duration of employment.Must complete sufficient continuing medical education (CME) credits to satisfy Maryland license/license renewal requirements.Preferred Qualifications
Two years of an emergency room or pediatrics social work experience.
Salary Range: Minimum 29.42 per hour - Maximum 48.59 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Career growth and development
Diverse and collaborative working environment
Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
$5,000 sign-on bonus
Position Summary
Howard County General Hospital Emergency Department is seeking a
Psychiatric Social Worker I
to provide services and continuity of care to clients/patients Emergency Department. The Psychiatric Social Worker will perform Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and Substance Abuse Evaluations. Works with a multi-disciplinary team in the Emergency Department to provide quality psychiatric service. Obtains all insurance authorizations necessary to treat patients. Knowledgeable of Mental Health Resources in Maryland and proficient in formulating and implementing treatment and disposition plans.
Documents all clinical activity in accordance with Johns Hopkins, and State of Maryland regulations.
Shift:Shift Days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday with alternating Tuesdays and SaturdaysShift Hours: 10a - 8pSpecific Duties & Responsibilities
Responds in a timely manner to requests from Emergency Department Physicians for psychiatric Consultation.Performs psychiatric assessment, formulates diagnosis, and in consultation with referring physician recommends and completes appropriate disposition.Discusses case with Attending Physician to determine if the patient has been cleared medically and to determine why a consult is requested.Provides requesting physician with results of assessment and disposition plan.Reviews chart, and obtains all insurance authorizations necessary before providing service to a patient.Contacts necessary insurance providers and obtains authorizations needed to complete disposition and documents in the chart.Interview the patient and performs psychosocial assessment, mental status examination, and past psychiatric history.Contacts family or any collateral informants necessary to provide information necessary to complete an assessment.Formulates an appropriate treatment/disposition plan for the patient.Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education or an equivalent organization approved by the Council on Social Work Education.Licensure, Certification, Registration: Licensure as an LMSW is required (LCSW-C preferred), and one must maintain a license throughout the duration of employment.Must complete sufficient continuing medical education (CME) credits to satisfy Maryland license/license renewal requirements.Preferred Qualifications
Two years of an emergency room or pediatrics social work experience.
Salary Range: Minimum 29.42 per hour - Maximum 48.59 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.
In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
JHM prioritizes the health and well-being of every employee. Come be healthy at Hopkins!
Diversity and Inclusion are Johns Hopkins Medicine Core Values. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.