General Pediatrics Neurology Social Worker

About This Role

Provide high-quality, comprehensive social work services to support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of pediatric patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and potential barriers across the continuum of care as relates 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 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, 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
• Provide information and act as 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
• Participate actively in social work and system initiatives such as supervision of master’s level social work students, presentations/events, special programs/projects, and committee participation

Requirements

• 3+ years of postgraduate social work experience
• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school
• Eligible for and obtain Georgia LCSW within 90 days of employment
• Ability 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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school
• Three years of experience in postgraduate social work

Nice to Have

• Experience in a medical setting and/or with children and families

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications