Outpatient Behavioral Mental Health Social Worker - Full Time

Job Description

No minimum experience required. Preferred Qualifications include experience in a medical setting and/or with children and families, and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license. Education requires a Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school. No professional certifications are required.

Experience and Education

• No minimum experience required
• PREFERRED: Experience in a medical setting and/or with children and families, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license, Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school
• EDUCATION: No professional certifications required

Job 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
• Affirms 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

Children’s Culture

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. Every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always.

About the Role

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.

Pay and Schedule

Shift Start Time: 10:30 AM
Shift End Time: 7:00 PM
Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Benefits

N/A