Full-Time Behavioral Health Social Worker

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a social worker with a Master’s degree in social work and Georgia LMSW licensure to provide high-quality psychosocial services in a hospital setting. No minimum experience is required, though medical experience with children/families is preferred.

Responsibilities include comprehensive psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordinating resources to support patients and families across care transitions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Georgia LMSW licensure required.
• No minimum experience required.
• Experience in a medical setting and/or with children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and barriers across the continuum of care.
• Assists patients and families in coping with illness, trauma, hospitalization, and end-of-life considerations.
• Assists in discharge planning and coordinating ongoing psychosocial care.
• Connects families with resources to achieve stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Acts as a liaison for child protection and safety needs within the care team.
• Documents and maintains updated patient information pertaining to services provided.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Age-appropriate care knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

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Work Shift: Day

Work Day(s): Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time: 9:00 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

Education

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school

Certification Summary

• Georgia Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

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.
• Assessments 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

1777-1797 Northeast Expressway

Job Family

Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support