Social Worker MSW
How this pay compares
This posting states $29.73–$53.49 an hour. Open social worker jobs in Maryland post a median of $41.61 an hour, the middle half $39.41–$51.98, across 39 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Social workers employed in Maryland earn a median of $36.75 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
About the Job
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a Social Worker MSW to join our team at St Mary's Hospital!
As a Social Worker MSW, you will work with a care team to provide supportive services to patients and their families. Assists Director to ensure all staff is providing quality care to patients and families from admission through discharge and aftercare. Follow and maintain department specific policies, procedures, and maintain assigned competencies.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro re gion, also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties
- Assesses the patient’s and family’s psychosocial needs as related to the patient's terminal illness. Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in developing and implementing the comprehensive care plan.
- Documents problems, psychosocial assessment, appropriate goals, care provided, interventions and patient, family, and caregiver response to each intervention. Assesses and refers for ongoing bereavement services.
- Supports the patient unique cultural and spiritual beliefs with referrals to clergy or chaplain as requested. Enhances the responsiveness of the environment by connecting the patient, family and caregivers with community resources as needed.
- Provides interventions for specific symptom relief (fear, grief, depression, anger, etc.). Screens for psychopathology and educates/intervenes accordingly.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social work.
- LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker).
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Experience in home health care preferred.
- Completed hospice training program preferred.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $29.73 - USD $53.49 /Hr.
From MedStar Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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