Inpatient Social Worker (LCSW) - PRN - Scottish Rite

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Pediatric Social Worker (LCSW) to cover inpatient units and the Emergency Department during daytime hours, Monday through Friday as needed. The role focuses on psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and family support alongside a multidisciplinary team.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and eligibility for Georgia LCSW, with experience in medical settings preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes psychosocial assessments to identify needs and barriers across the care continuum.
• Assists patients and families in coping with illness, hospitalization, and related psychosocial needs.
• Plans discharge and ongoing care with families and the healthcare team.
• Acts as liaison for child protection, custody, and safety needs with relevant agencies.
• Maintains updated patient information and participates in program initiatives.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Empathy and counseling

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Work Shift Variable Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time Variable Shift End Time Variable Worker Sub-Type PRN

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

We are looking for Pediatric Social Worker (LCSW) for our Scottish Rite Hospital. This Licensed Social Worker will cover all Inpatient units and the Emergency Department daytime Monday through Friday as needed. 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: 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.

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 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.