Pediatric Dialysis Social Worker – Care & Discharge Planning

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

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA seeks a Master’s in Social Work to provide psychosocial care across inpatient and family support. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordinating resources to support patients and families throughout hospitalization.

The role requires LMSW licensure in Georgia, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited graduate school.
• Georgia LMSW licensure.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and barriers across care.
• Assists patients and families in coping with illness, hospitalization, and end of life.
• Assists families and healthcare team in discharge planning and ongoing care related to psychosocial needs.
• Assists families in accessing resources to achieve stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Assessments for safety and mandated reporting to authorities as needed.
• Provide information and liaison for child protection, custody and safety needs.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Age-appropriate treatment

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Windows skills assessment

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA seeks a Master’s in Social Work to provide psychosocial care across inpatient and family support. Responsibilities include psychosocial assessments, discharge planning, and coordinating resources to support patients and families throughout hospitalization.

The role requires LMSW licensure in Georgia, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.