Medical Social Worker - LMSW or LCSW - Part-Time

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a social worker to provide high-quality psychosocial services, coordinating the needs of patients and families within a hospital setting.

The role supports interdisciplinary teams, requires an MSW (LMSW preferred), and emphasizes age-appropriate care, safety screening, and discharge planning. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) preferred or required per role.

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; considers growth, family systems, and culture.
• Assists families and healthcare team in discharge planning and ongoing medical care related to psychosocial needs.
• Assists families in accessing resources to achieve stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Assesses patients and families for safety, abuse, and neglect, reporting as required.
• Provides information and acts as liaison for child protection, custody, and safety needs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Age-appropriate treatment

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Basic Windows skills

Education

MSW

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 8:00 AM Shift End Time 4:30 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 2174 North Druid Hills Rd NE

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. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.