Clinical Care Coordinator (LCSW/LMSW) - Marcus Autism Center

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures that high-quality, comprehensive social work and case management services are provided which support health care and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. Proactively supports efforts that ensure safe, effective, high-quality, and efficient patient care coordination.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited graduate school in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or equivalent clinical training
Georgia or other state Licensed or License Eligible Social Worker (LMSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Family Therapist (LMFT)
Strong interpersonal skills
Organizational and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
1 to 3 years of relevant postgraduate experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a medical setting and/or work with children and families
Experience with individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders
Case management experience
Knowledge of community resources for individuals with special needs and their families

Responsibilities

Maintains necessary documentation and communication with diagnostic, treatment, and medical providers for coordination of patient care.
Supports efforts that ensure delivery of family-centered patient care and services and promotes a healthy work environment.
Participates in multidisciplinary evaluations for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, conducting parent/caregiver interviews to gain information about presenting concerns and contributes to dissemination of results and resources to families/caregivers.
Appropriately recommends and utilizes community and Center-based resources to remove patient barriers to care and self-sufficiency.
Utilizes evidence-based care coordination principles.
Assists families in accessing resources to achieve and/or maintain treatment goals.
Works closely with intake and scheduling staff to ensure appropriate and efficient patient navigation throughout Marcus Autism Center.
Collaborates with treatment and operations teams to provide parent/family/caregiver support, education, and advocacy regarding available services for patient care at Marcus Autism Center and in the community.
Is knowledgeable about community resources available for patients and families and how to access them.
Assesses patients and families for safety, abuse, and neglect concerns.