Social Worker (MSW)

UHS•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (FULL-TIME) Laurel Heights Hospital is a 112-bed facility located in Atlanta Ga. We are dedicated to providing youth with compassionate mental health treatment that encourages self-responsibility and personal growth. We provide psychiatric treatment to children and adolescents that present with a broad range of psychiatric, behavioral disorders and autism. A clinically skilled multidisciplinary team works to partner with the youth and family to accomplish their goals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Much more online at http://www.laurelheightshospital.com One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

Full-time Social Worker position; At minimum- Master's degree in mental health/social services/counseling field some therapy experience required.
Reading and writing consistent with College level. Must have advanced knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Working with females/males, age range from 6-17 who are developmentally delayed, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and experiencing significant psychiatric and behavioral symptoms.
Working closely with assigned therapist for continuity of care;
Attending facility court hearings and appointments for youth;
Participating in weekly treatment team meetings;
Managing family visitation schedule;
Referring children and families to appropriate services;
Developing and implementing appropriate discharge plans with therapist, patient, family and placing agency;
Developing positive relationships with external customers, families, patients and employees;
Managing transportation requests;
Managing treatment planning schedule;
Gathering and sending medical records when applicable;
Preparing for, schedule and participate in family team conferences;
Participating in weekly supervision with the Clinical Program Manager;
Establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with assigned families, maintain regular contact with agencies/professionals regarding client progress and send monthly treatment plans;
Completing intake/biopsychosocial assessments as needed;
Maintaining assigned cases;
Provide clinical tasks as assigned; individual, group, family therapy, treatment planning, etc.
Performing other job-related tasks and duties as assigned