Job Title:ย Social Worker (MSW)ย
Facility:ย Holy Cross Hospital Silver Spring
Location:ย ย 1500 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring, MDย 20910
Duration:ย 13ย weeks
Shift:ย 8:00 am - 4:30ย pm (M-F)ย
Pay Rate:ย $50/hr (W2) | $53/hr (1099)ย
Position Overview:
This role is essential in supporting patients and families through the discharge planning process and facilitating smooth transitions of care.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of recent hospital discharge planning experience and be comfortable working with adult, pediatric, and maternal health populations, including individuals with complex psychosocial needs such as homelessness or behavioral health concerns.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct admission assessments to identify patientsโ psychosocial needs
Develop, document, and implement individualized discharge plans
Coordinate post-discharge services including:
Work collaboratively with care managers, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
Attend daily discharge planning meetings
Actively communicate with patients and families to provide education, support, and planning
Ensure compliance with hospital, state, and federal discharge regulations
Unit/Work Environment:
May work in a dedicated inpatient unit or rotate across multiple units
High interaction with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
This is not a therapy or counseling role โ focus is on care coordination and discharge readiness
Minimum Requirements:
Masterโs degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
3 years of recent hospital-based discharge planning experience
Experience working with:
Adult, pediatric, and maternal health patients
Homeless populations and complex psychosocial cases
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital environment
Proficient in documenting assessments and discharge plans using electronic medical records (EMR)
.