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Social Worker-General Pediatrics

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

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Work Shift

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8 : 30 AM

Shift End Time

5 : 00 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children's is one of the nation's leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We're committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture : People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children's.

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

  • No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a medical setting and / or with children and families
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Education

  • Master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate school
  • Certification Summary

  • No professional certifications required
  • 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 it 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, and 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.
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

    Primary Location Address

    2220 North Druid Hills Road

    Job Family

    Social / Emotional / Spiritual Support

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