INPATIENT PSYCH SOCIAL WORKER -LCSW - PRN at LifeBridge Health – Baltimore, Maryland

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.

About the Role:
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 the Hospital, providing leadership and psychosocial support necessary to address the individual's needs.

*This position is PRN and will be scheduled based on the needs of the dept.*

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment & Planning: Conducts initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient needs for care coordination and discharge, then develops a focused discharge plan, especially for high-risk patients.
• Intervention & Collaboration: Works closely with the clinical team and medical providers to put the discharge plan into action.
• Continuous Improvement: Stays current with healthcare trends, regulations, and payer requirements related to patient care, discharge planning, and benefits.

Requirements:

• Seasoned professional knowledge; equivalent to a Master's degree; knowledge in more than one discipline
• Master's in Social Work required
• 3-5 years related experience; Prior experience with Behavioral Health case management/discharge planning required
• Current Maryland LCSW or LCSW-C required