Emergency Department Licensed Social Worker - Hughes Spalding

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is looking for (1) Full-time or (2) Part-time Licensed Social Worker(s) (LCSW or LMSW) to provide overnight, weekend coverage in our Hughes Spalding Emergency Department. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta this role is ideal for a clinician with a passion for pediatrics and who can work independently in a fast-paced and diverse setting.

For this role weekend, overnight coverage means Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6PM-6AM.

This person ensures that high-quality, comprehensive social work services are provided which support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Requirements

• No minimum experience required
• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school
• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees