Pediatric Trauma Social Worker

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$31 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Make a lasting impact on children and families recovering from trauma. As a Pediatric Trauma Social Worker, you will provide trauma-informed behavioral health services, psychosocial assessment, counseling, care coordination, and discharge planning for infants and young children (birth–5 years) and their caregivers. Working alongside pediatric trauma, child abuse pediatrics, care coordination, and community partners, you will help promote healing, family safety, and long-term recovery.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
Minimum three (3) years of clinical social work experience in a mental health setting.
Experience with clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning required.
Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensure in North Carolina.
Must maintain licensure requirements throughout employment.
Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and behavioral health treatment practices.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and family-centered services.
Excellent communication, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with patients, families, providers, and community partners.
Strong organizational, documentation, and care coordination skills.
Proficiency with EMR systems and standard computer applications.
Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge of community mental health resources and systems of care.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare, pediatric, trauma, or behavioral health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete psychosocial assessments to identify emotional, social, behavioral, and environmental needs.
Provide trauma-informed assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and family support services.
Develop and implement individualized psychosocial treatment plans.
Facilitate family meetings and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support treatment and discharge planning.
Coordinate behavioral health referrals, community resources, and follow-up care.
Support caregiver stabilization, infant mental health, family safety, and early relational healing.
Advocate for patients and families while navigating healthcare, community, and behavioral health systems.
Document assessments, interventions, and care plans in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program