Behavioral Health Social Worker
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This posting states $33.60–$60.48 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
Summary
Join Our Team at Mercy Medical Center – Now Hiring a Behavorial Health 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.
Responsibilities
The social worker will conduct assessment to determine patient needs and provide support by developing and implementing individualized treatment.
The social worker will provide counseling and support to patients and their families, focusing on accessing additional resources and addressing mental health needs. The social worker with monitor and evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and passionate care.
The provider will serve as a role model for Mercy’s mission and values-is caring, ethical, fair, respectable, compassionate, courteous and hospitable.
Requirements
- Minimum of LSWA, LGSW or LCSW. LCSW-C preferred
- Preferred skill set includes:
- Accurate verbal and written expression
- Work organization, problem solving Psycho-social counseling
- Conflict resolution Identification of crisis situations
- Experience with Bio-psychosocial assessments
- Experience with Crisis counseling
- Experience with Community resource referrals
- Experience with Documentation
- Must possess a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work
- Fluency in Spanish preferred
Min
USD $33.60/Hr.
Max
USD $60.48/Hr.
Salary Information
Compensation decisions are made in alignment with internal equity, role scope, and market data to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. Most new hires are typically placed within the lower to mid-portion of the range; offers above that level are reserved for candidates with advanced or highly specialized qualifications.
Benefits
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
EEO Statement
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.
From Mercy Medical Center Baltimore's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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