SOCIAL WORKER-BALTIMORE COUNTY / CITY

SOCIAL WORKER-BALTIMORE COUNTY / CITY

Baltimore, MD

BridgingLife Hospice & Palliative Care

HOME HOSPICE-EAST

Full-time - Day shift - 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm

Allied Health

91796

$28.00-$49.00

Posted : Yesterday

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Job Title : Social Worker – Hospice (Full-Time)

Location : Baltimore County & Baltimore City, Maryland

Organization : Bridging Life Hospice

Job Type : Full-Time

Schedule : Day shift, Monday–Friday

Position Summary

Bridging Life Hospice is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and licensed Social Worker to join our interdisciplinary hospice care team. This full-time position provides in-home and facility-based support across Baltimore County and Baltimore City. The Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting patients and families through emotional, social, and practical challenges related to terminal illness.

Key Responsibilities

Assess patient and family needs promptly upon admission, with attention to emotional, environmental, and financial concerns.

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other team members to develop individualized care plans.

Identify and refer patients to appropriate community resources based on assessed needs.

Support patients and families in understanding and navigating health decisions, advance directives, placement options, and bereavement.

Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and document social work interventions and progress.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with professional, regulatory, and internal standards.

Monitor and evaluate patient condition and progress, communicating changes to the care team.

Serve as a key resource in complex situations involving substance use, abuse / neglect, ineffective coping, and end-of-life decision-making.

Uphold patient confidentiality and promote a team-based, ethical approach to care.

Engage in ongoing professional development, licensure maintenance, and continuing education.

Qualifications

Must hold an active LCSW-C, LCSW, or LMSW license endorsed in the state of Maryland .

Minimum of one year of experience in healthcare or hospice preferred.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Reliable transportation required for travel between homes and facilities.

Why Join Bridging Life Hospice?

Be part of a mission-driven organization making a difference at a critical time in patients’ lives.

Work in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on holistic care.

Opportunities for growth, education, and professional advancement.

Fleet Safety Requirements. Interpersonal communication (both oral and written) required in order to educate and comfort patients and their families; maintain effective contacts. Maintain appropriate documentation records. Professional licensure required in Maryland and Pennsylvania

Additional Information

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.

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.

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