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INPATIENT SOCIAL WORKER LMSW or LCSW-C (PRN) at LifeBridge Health summary:

The Inpatient Social Worker provides patient and family advocacy, discharge planning, and psychosocial interventions for high-risk hospital inpatients. Collaborating with clinical teams, they ensure continuity of care post-discharge and access to appropriate community resources. This role requires a Master in Social Work and licensure (LMSW or LCSW-C) with experience in inpatient hospital social work.

INPATIENT SOCIAL WORKER LMSW or LCSW-C (PRN)

• Baltimore, MD
• SINAI HOSPITAL
• CARE MANAGEMENT
• PRN - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm
• Allied Health
• 87548
• $43.00
• Posted: July 7, 2025

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Summary

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.

Position Summary: The Inpatient Social Worker at Sinai Hospital, in collaboration with the clinical team and medical provider, provides patient and family advocacy, discharge planning coordination, and psychosocial intervention for the high risk inpatient, to facilitate comprehensive and integrated care in the hospital and continuity of care in the community, post discharge from the hospital. The Social Worker strives to promote patient and family wellness, improved care outcomes, and access to appropriate hospital and community resources among a patient population with complex health needs.

Essential Functions:

• Assessment Systematically gathers pertinent psychosocial data for high risk hospital inpatients whereby patient and family psychosocial needs can be identified and an appropriate discharge plan can be developed.
• Planning Develops a psychosocial plan of intervention for the high risk patient and family presenting to the inpatient hospital utilizing all available sources of information.
• Intervention/Evaluation Collaborates with Care Management staff, care providers and third party payors to ensure that all appropriate services and resources are utilized in a timely and efficient manner and in compliance with regulations and statutes.
• Performance Improvement Stays abreast of changing care management and social work clinical trends, regulatory matters and third party payer requirements related to discharge planning and precertification of aftercare benefits.
• Counseling Provides brief counseling and crisis intervention techniques in working with patients and families to remove barriers for a safe and collaborative aftercare plan.
• Outcomes and Practices Actively participates on the collaborative teams and demonstrates productivity by facilitating the resolution of barriers in a timely and effective manner.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Master in Social Work from an accredited Social Work University
• LMSW or LCSW-C licensed in the state of Maryland
• Requires a minimum of 2 years of inpatient hospital social work and discharge experience

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Share: Apply Now

Keywords:

inpatient social work, discharge planning, patient advocacy, psychosocial intervention, care coordination, healthcare social worker, crisis intervention, care management, licensed social worker, hospital social work

Job Tags

Relief, Shift work, Day shift,

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