What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Social Worker position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta?
Work Shift Day
Work Day(s) Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time 8:30 AM
Shift End Time 5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Being an employee at Children's is more than just protocols and medication rounds—it’s knowing when a hug is the most important thing in the world to a child. It’s knowing that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. But, most important, it’s giving patients and families exactly the care they need, when they need it.
Job Description Ensures that high-quality, comprehensive social work services are provided which support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Experience
Three years of experience in postgraduate social work
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a medical setting and/or with children and families
Education
Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school
Certification Summary
Georgia or other state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Must be eligible for and obtain Georgia LCSW within 90 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of age-appropriate treatment and practice
Organizational and analytical skills
Job Responsibilities
Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and potential barriers across the continuum of care as relates to patient health and wellbeing.
Assists patients and families in coping with illness, trauma, hospitalization, and end of life based on principles of growth and development, family systems, and cultural considerations.
Assists families and healthcare team in making plans for discharge and ongoing medical care and treatment related to psychosocial needs.
Assists families in accessing resources to achieve and/or maintain stabilization and self-sufficiency.
Assesses patients and families for safety, abuse, neglect concerns, and serves as the mandated reporter for hospital campuses or assigned service area to Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services and Law Enforcement
Provides information and acts as liaison for child protection, custody, supervision, visitation, and other safety needs on behalf of the family, interdisciplinary team, and community organizations
Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
Active participation in social work and system initiatives such as:
SUCH AS :
Supervision of Master’s Level Social Work Student
Completion of Presentations/Events (internal, community)
Special Programs/Project Participation
Committee Participation (unit, department, system)
Critical Shift/Vacancy/FMLA Coverage
Onboarding/Mentoring Support
Camp Participation
Department/System/Unit Volunteer Support or Training (bereavement, reunions, service of remembrance)
Superuser (Voalte, EPIC, Redcap, High Risk Screens)
Works independently with limited supervision, serving as a peer mentor or informal leader in the absence of onsite leadership
Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
Work Day(s) Monday-Friday
Shift Start Time 8:30 AM
Shift End Time 5:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Being an employee at Children's is more than just protocols and medication rounds—it’s knowing when a hug is the most important thing in the world to a child. It’s knowing that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. But, most important, it’s giving patients and families exactly the care they need, when they need it.
Job Description Ensures that high-quality, comprehensive social work services are provided which support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Experience
Three years of experience in postgraduate social work
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a medical setting and/or with children and families
Education
Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school
Certification Summary
Georgia or other state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Must be eligible for and obtain Georgia LCSW within 90 days of employment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment
Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of age-appropriate treatment and practice
Organizational and analytical skills
Job Responsibilities
Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and potential barriers across the continuum of care as relates to patient health and wellbeing.
Assists patients and families in coping with illness, trauma, hospitalization, and end of life based on principles of growth and development, family systems, and cultural considerations.
Assists families and healthcare team in making plans for discharge and ongoing medical care and treatment related to psychosocial needs.
Assists families in accessing resources to achieve and/or maintain stabilization and self-sufficiency.
Assesses patients and families for safety, abuse, neglect concerns, and serves as the mandated reporter for hospital campuses or assigned service area to Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services and Law Enforcement
Provides information and acts as liaison for child protection, custody, supervision, visitation, and other safety needs on behalf of the family, interdisciplinary team, and community organizations
Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.
Active participation in social work and system initiatives such as:
SUCH AS :
Supervision of Master’s Level Social Work Student
Completion of Presentations/Events (internal, community)
Special Programs/Project Participation
Committee Participation (unit, department, system)
Critical Shift/Vacancy/FMLA Coverage
Onboarding/Mentoring Support
Camp Participation
Department/System/Unit Volunteer Support or Training (bereavement, reunions, service of remembrance)
Superuser (Voalte, EPIC, Redcap, High Risk Screens)
Works independently with limited supervision, serving as a peer mentor or informal leader in the absence of onsite leadership
Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd
Job Family Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
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