Lead Clinical Social Worker chez Trinityhealth

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Lead Clinical Social Worker

Location: Holy Cross Health
Department: Care Management
Schedule: Full-Time

Position Purpose

Holy Cross Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Clinical Social Worker to provide supervisory support to the Care Management Department and lead social work programs across Maternal Child Health (MCH) services—including the clinic, labor and delivery, high-risk pregnancy unit, postpartum unit, NICU, and pediatric unit. This role ensures compliance with Maryland statutes and social work practice guidelines while supporting patient safety and the mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.

What You Will Do

• Supervise social workers within the Care Management Department and oversee MCH social work programs.
• Coordinate and direct discharge planning, social services, and care coordination across the hospital and with external agencies.
• Provide complex discharge planning, psychosocial assessments, and supportive counseling for patients and families.
• Refer patients to appropriate community agencies and resources.
• Assist hospital staff with reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable populations.
• Implement, review, and revise social work policies and practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centered, effective, and efficient care delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • State of Maryland LGSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C required.
  • Certified clinical supervisor in Maryland preferred.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of hospital or protective services social work experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of Maternal Child Health social work experience.
  • Experience as a registered supervisor providing oversight to licensed social workers.
• Skills:
  • Ability to work with patients across all age groups.
  • Strong communication skills with good audio and visual acuity.
  • Effective time management and task prioritization.
  • Knowledge of community resources and care coordination across the continuum.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drives each member of Holy Cross Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.

Pay rate: $35.41 - $53.12

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.