Hospital Social Worker (PRN)

Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a PRN Clinical Social Worker.

Mercy Medical Center is honored to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for three consecutive years (2023–2025) and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2025. Additionally, we are proud to be a multi-time recipient of Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers award, most recently in 2025.

As a hospital founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where dedicated medical professionals thrive. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact through your work and contributing to a mission of compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our Mercy family.

Provides discharge planning and counseling to patients of all ages through development and implementation of an individual plan of care which includes assessment and resource linkage based on needs of patient and family.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Social Work
• MSW with 2 years post graduate experience in health care setting
• BSW with 10+ years experience in health care setting
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• License Requirements:
• Minimum of LSWA, LGSW or LCSW. LCSW-C preferred

• Certification Requirements:
• N/A

• Age Specific Care Provided For:
• Neo-natal
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
• Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Meditech (if applicable to position)
• Epic (if applicable to position)
• Performance Manager/NetLearning
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Other Requirements:
• Work organization, problem solving
• Psycho-social counseling
• Conflict resolution
• Identification of crisis situations
• Computer: Microsoft Word and other applications as required by Mercy Medical Center
• Bio-psychosocial assessments
• Crisis counseling
• Community resource referrals
• Documentation

Benefits Eligibility is based on your scheduled FTE status and Job Category

• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits & wellness credit for eligible employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with generous company match and “catch up” provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Short & Long Term Disability benefits for eligible employees
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Mercy’s Rewards & Recognition Program rewarding employees for going above and beyond in living Mercy’s Mission and Values

Mercy Health Services is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) recruiting talent for Mercy Health Services, which serves the greater Baltimore Metro and surrounding Maryland areas.