Job Description

Our growing community hospital serving Maryland’s Charles County offers all of the services and amenities of a bigger metro hospital with the personal attention of our caring staff. At University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center (UM CRMC), our talented and diverse groups of professionals represent our strength. Through teamwork and a collaborative work environment, we proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment. It’s our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.

We are consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland. Employees have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment. Our excellent employee benefits support a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Job Description

Social Worker
Full-time / Day-Evening (Mon-Fri 10:30am-7:00pm)
UM Charles Regional - La Plata, MD

General Summary

Under general supervision, coordinates all systems and services required to provide patients and families social support and coordinates the discharge plan to assure quality, cost-effective care and efficient utilization of resources across the healthcare continuum. Patient served include neonate through adult-geriatric. This position predominantly serves the emergency department patient population.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Licensure in social work in the State of Maryland.
• Must have a master's degree in social work, two years of social work in a hospital setting or social agency is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of regulatory social/welfare programs including medicine, Medicaid, social security and disability is required
• Knowledge of regulations and legal parameters governing Maryland nursing homes required
• Knowledge and skills to provide social counseling appropriate to the age of the patients served
• Must know knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs
• The ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patient and departmental documents is required.

Additional Information

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

Compensation:

Pay Range: $31.78-$44.5

Other Compensation (if applicable):

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