Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Location
Sandy Springs, Georgia
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and support for patients and families in the Neuro Oncology and General Pediatrics units. They will act as a liaison for safety and protection concerns while coordinating discharge planning and ongoing medical care.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work from an accredited graduate school. While no minimum experience is required, experience in a medical setting or with children and families is preferred.
We are looking for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for our Scottish Rite Hospital. This Pediatric Social Worker will cover our Neuro Oncology & General Pediatrics units daytime Monday through Friday.
Ensures that high-quality, comprehensive social work services are provided which support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and families. Experience Three years of experience in postgraduate social work
Experience in a medical setting and/or with children and families Education Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school Certification Summary Georgia or other state Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Must be eligible for and obtain Georgia LCSW within 90 days of employment Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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 Job Responsibilities Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and potential barriers across the continuum of care as 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, 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. Active participation in social work and system initiatives such as: supervision of master’s level social work student, completion of presentations/events (internal, community), special programs/project participation, committee participation (unit, department, system), critical shift/vacancy/FMLA coverage, onboarding/mentoring support, camp participation, department/system/unit volunteer support or training (bereavement, reunions, service of remembrance), superuser (Voalte, EPIC, Redcap, High Risk Screens), works independently with limited supervision, serving as a peer mentor or informal leader in the absence of onsite leadership. #CHOAALLIED Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd Job Family Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support
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