Outpatient Dialysis Social Worker

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Ensures that high-quality, comprehensive social work services are provided to support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and families. The role includes psychosocial assessment, support through illness and treatment, discharge planning, resource access, safety assessment, liaison work, and documentation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school.
• Georgia Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
• Must successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to work as part of an 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and potential barriers across the continuum of care as they relate to patient health and wellbeing.
• Assist 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.
• Assist families and the healthcare team in making plans for discharge and ongoing medical care and treatment related to psychosocial needs.
• Assist families in accessing resources to achieve and/or maintain stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Assess patients and families for safety, abuse, and neglect concerns, and serve as the mandated reporter for hospital campuses or assigned service area to Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, and law enforcement.
• Provide information and act as a liaison for child protection, custody, supervision, visitation, and other safety needs on behalf of the family, interdisciplinary team, and community organizations.
• Document and maintain updated patient information pertaining to services provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time