Behavioral and Mental Health Social Worker (LMSW) - Hughes Spalding

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a groundbreaking early childhood behavioral health program at our Hughes Spalding Hospital and help shape something new to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is expanding Behavioral and Mental Health (BMH) services and we’re launching a new, prevention-focused program for our youngest patients—newborns through age 5. As one of our first BMH specialized Social Workers, you’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team that partners closely with families to strengthen the skills they already have, identify what matters most to them, and proactively support their child’s future. This role is ideal for a licensed social worker (LMSW) who sees behavioral mental health as core to overall wellness and wants to make a difference. In this role you will be equipped to offer parental coaching, home visitations, and community-based support. You’ll collaborate with community organizations (DFCS, law enforcement, early literacy programs, basic needs providers, faith-based partners) and advocate alongside families to help them reach their own goals as well as their children’s developmental and health goals. We’re looking for someone who Is energized by building a new program and thinking creatively about how to serve families; values cultural humility and is comfortable working with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences; has a strong advocacy mindset and believes in partnering with families, not just serving them. If this sounds like you and you are interested in helping Children’s to redefine how behavioral health is woven into pediatric care—we’d love to meet you. Ensures that high-quality, comprehensive social work services are provided which support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience in a medical setting and/or with children and families
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

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.