Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Maryland
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Maryland are in strong demand, concentrated in healthcare systems, community mental health centers, and public human services agencies, with openings at every level from entry-level clinicians to licensed clinical supervisors. The busiest hiring markets are Baltimore, the Washington D.C. suburbs including Silver Spring and Bethesda, and Annapolis, where large employers like Johns Hopkins Health System, University of Maryland Medical System, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield maintain a steady presence. The most sought-after specializations in Maryland are behavioral health, child and family services, and substance use disorder treatment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Division of Maternal–Fetal Medicine is seeking a Sr. Clinical Social Worker to serve as the core clinical coordinator within a grant-funded Collaborative Care program focused on perinatal mental health. The Sr. Clinical Social Worker functions as a licensed behavioral health clinician embedded within an interdisciplinary obstetric care team and provides population-based mental health services using evidence-based Collaborative Care principles. This position follows the AIMS Center Collaborative Care Model and emphasizes registry-based population management, measurement-based care, brief evidence-based interventions, and longitudinal care coordination. This role is not a traditional outpatient psychotherapy position and does not maintain an independent therapy panel or visit-based productivity expectations.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborative Care clinical services.
- Independently manage a population-based behavioral health registry.
- Provide measurement-based care using validated symptom rating scales.
- Deliver brief evidence-based behavioral health interventions (e.g., behavioral activation, problem-solving therapy).
- Conduct patient assessments and longitudinal follow-up contacts (telephone, telehealth, in-person as appropriate).
- Identify patients demonstrating treatment non-response and support stepped-care adjustments.
- Coordinate care across obstetric, psychiatric, and primary care teams.
- Communicate treatment recommendations to obstetric clinicians.
- Coordinate psychiatric case consultation and assist with implementation of treatment recommendations.
Provision of Team-Based Care
- Serve as an embedded member of OB/MFM interdisciplinary care teams.
- Participate in weekly psychiatric case review meetings.
- Maintain regular communication with obstetric clinicians, nurses, and social work staff.
- Support interdisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination.
Population Health & Registry Management
- Maintain and update longitudinal patient registry.
- Track clinical outcomes and symptom progression.
- Ensure measurement-based care documentation integrity.
- Monitor caseload trends and identify patients requiring escalation of care.
Program Implementation & Quality Improvement
- Participate in program implementation and workflow optimization.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist with program evaluation and fidelity monitoring.
- Support preparation of grant reports and program documentation.
- Participate in onboarding and mentoring of future staff as program scales.
Documentation
- Document all patient encounters and care coordination activities in the electronic health record.
- Maintain accurate registry documentation.
- Complete program-related reporting requirements.
Work Structure
- Population-based caseload (typically 60–100+ patients longitudinally).
- Combination of patient contacts, registry management, documentation, and team coordination.
- No standing weekly psychotherapy sessions.
- No independent billing panel.
- No visit-based productivity quotas.
Additional Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Strong interdisciplinary communication skills.
- Excellent clinical judgment and population management capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively within team-based medical environments.
- Comfort coordinating care across multiple providers and systems.
- Strong organizational and data management skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or related mental health field.
- Professional licensure in Maryland required.
- MSW from an accredited university required. LCSW-C License required.
- Two or more years of case management experience in a healthcare or public welfare setting with knowledge of HIV, substance abuse, and psychiatric illness required.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Independent clinical licensure.
- Experience in Collaborative Care or integrated behavioral health settings.
- Experience in perinatal mental health.
- Experience with population-based or measurement-based care models.
- Experience working within interdisciplinary medical teams.
- Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).
- Bilingual in Spanish language.
Classified Title: Sr. Clinical Social Worker
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $29.33 - $51.30 HRLY ($28,928 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybdrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM OB GYN Maternal Fetal Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
The Division of Maternal–Fetal Medicine is seeking a Sr. Clinical Social Worker to serve as the core clinical coordinator within a grant-funded Collaborative Care program focused on perinatal mental health. The Sr. Clinical Social Worker functions as a licensed behavioral health clinician embedded within an interdisciplinary obstetric care team and provides population-based mental health services using evidence-based Collaborative Care principles. This position follows the AIMS Center Collaborative Care Model and emphasizes registry-based population management, measurement-based care, brief evidence-based interventions, and longitudinal care coordination. This role is not a traditional outpatient psychotherapy position and does not maintain an independent therapy panel or visit-based productivity expectations.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborative Care clinical services.
- Independently manage a population-based behavioral health registry.
- Provide measurement-based care using validated symptom rating scales.
- Deliver brief evidence-based behavioral health interventions (e.g., behavioral activation, problem-solving therapy).
- Conduct patient assessments and longitudinal follow-up contacts (telephone, telehealth, in-person as appropriate).
- Identify patients demonstrating treatment non-response and support stepped-care adjustments.
- Coordinate care across obstetric, psychiatric, and primary care teams.
- Communicate treatment recommendations to obstetric clinicians.
- Coordinate psychiatric case consultation and assist with implementation of treatment recommendations.
Provision of Team-Based Care
- Serve as an embedded member of OB/MFM interdisciplinary care teams.
- Participate in weekly psychiatric case review meetings.
- Maintain regular communication with obstetric clinicians, nurses, and social work staff.
- Support interdisciplinary treatment planning and care coordination.
Population Health & Registry Management
- Maintain and update longitudinal patient registry.
- Track clinical outcomes and symptom progression.
- Ensure measurement-based care documentation integrity.
- Monitor caseload trends and identify patients requiring escalation of care.
Program Implementation & Quality Improvement
- Participate in program implementation and workflow optimization.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist with program evaluation and fidelity monitoring.
- Support preparation of grant reports and program documentation.
- Participate in onboarding and mentoring of future staff as program scales.
Documentation
- Document all patient encounters and care coordination activities in the electronic health record.
- Maintain accurate registry documentation.
- Complete program-related reporting requirements.
Work Structure
- Population-based caseload (typically 60–100+ patients longitudinally).
- Combination of patient contacts, registry management, documentation, and team coordination.
- No standing weekly psychotherapy sessions.
- No independent billing panel.
- No visit-based productivity quotas.
Additional Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Strong interdisciplinary communication skills.
- Excellent clinical judgment and population management capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively within team-based medical environments.
- Comfort coordinating care across multiple providers and systems.
- Strong organizational and data management skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or related mental health field.
- Professional licensure in Maryland required.
- MSW from an accredited university required. LCSW-C License required.
- Two or more years of case management experience in a healthcare or public welfare setting with knowledge of HIV, substance abuse, and psychiatric illness required.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
- Independent clinical licensure.
- Experience in Collaborative Care or integrated behavioral health settings.
- Experience in perinatal mental health.
- Experience with population-based or measurement-based care models.
- Experience working within interdisciplinary medical teams.
- Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C).
- Bilingual in Spanish language.
Classified Title: Sr. Clinical Social Worker
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $29.33 - $51.30 HRLY ($28,928 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybdrid/School of Medicine Campus
Department name: SOM OB GYN Maternal Fetal Medicine
Personnel area: School of Medicine
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
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, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Clinical Social Worker Job Market in Maryland
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Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health13
- Thriveworks6
- University of Maryland Medical System4
- Gilchrist Hospice Care2
- Johns Hopkins Health System2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical social worker jobs across Maryland.
- Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) credential issued by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required for clinical positions
- Two or more years of post-graduate supervised clinical experience in a direct service setting
- Proficiency conducting biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and individual or group therapy
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic, Cerner, or comparable platforms
- Knowledge of Maryland Medicaid, managed care billing, and community resource navigation
Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical social worker in Maryland?
To become a clinical social worker in Maryland, you must earn a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, complete the required supervised hours, and obtain licensure through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. Maryland's clinical-level license is the LCSW-C, which requires passing the ASWB Clinical examination. Candidates typically begin as Licensed Graduate Social Workers (LGSW) while accumulating supervised post-graduate hours before sitting for the clinical exam.
Which companies hire clinical social workers in Maryland?
Maryland clinical social worker roles are posted by LifeStance Health, Thriveworks, and University of Maryland Medical System and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Maryland's concentration of large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and state human services agencies means consistent openings exist across both urban Baltimore and suburban Washington D.C.-area counties.
Which Maryland cities have the most clinical social worker jobs?
Baltimore, Annapolis, and Germantown have the most clinical social worker openings in Maryland. Baltimore dominates due to its dense network of hospital systems, behavioral health nonprofits, and state agency offices, while the Montgomery and Prince George's County suburbs draw volume from proximity to federal health programs and large integrated health systems serving the D.C. metropolitan area.
Are there remote clinical social worker jobs in Maryland?
Yes, but they are more limited than in purely desk-based fields, since many clinical social worker roles involve in-person assessments, crisis response, or on-site case management. About 88% of clinical social worker openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting growing telehealth adoption. Outpatient therapy, care coordination, and utilization review positions are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How can I get hired as a clinical social worker in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for Licensed Graduate Social Worker positions, which Maryland allows while you complete supervised post-graduate hours toward full clinical licensure. Large Maryland employers such as Johns Hopkins Health System, University of Maryland Medical System, and the Maryland Department of Human Services regularly hire new MSW graduates into structured residency or training cohort programs. Roles in case management, crisis stabilization, and school-based social work often welcome candidates transitioning from adjacent positions such as psychiatric rehabilitation specialist or community health worker, and holding an active LGSW registration from the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners gives your application a clear advantage.
Where can I find and apply to clinical social worker jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to clinical social worker jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure level, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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