ER Social Worker - Pediatric Care & Family Support

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a social worker to provide high-quality psychosocial services, coordinating the needs of patients and families within a healthcare setting. The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and LMSW licensure, ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Educated in age-appropriate treatment, you will complete assessments, plan discharge, connect families with resources, and document care in a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school.
• Georgia LMSW licensure required.
• Experience with interdisciplinary care teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and barriers across the continuum of care related to patient health and wellbeing.
• Assists patients and families in coping with illness, hospitalization, and related challenges using development and family systems concepts.
• Plans discharge and ongoing medical care addressing psychosocial needs in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Assists families in accessing resources to achieve stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Assesses safety concerns and acts as mandated reporter as needed.
• Provides information and coordinates with child protection, custody, supervision and community services.
• Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Strong interpersonal skills

Age-appropriate treatment knowledge

Organizational and analytical skills

Windows skills assessment

Education

Master’s degree in social work

LMSW licensure

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a social worker to provide high-quality psychosocial services, coordinating the needs of patients and families within a healthcare setting. The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and LMSW licensure, ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Educated in age-appropriate treatment, you will complete assessments, plan discharge, connect families with resources, and document care in a