Social Worker 1
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a Social Worker – Pediatric Hospital in United States. Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs).
Key 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a Social Worker – Pediatric Hospital.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
This Pediatrics position at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills, Teamwork, Assessment, Documentation, Liaison, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker 1 ensures high-quality social work services are provided to support healthcare and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and families. Responsibilities include completing comprehensive psychosocial assessments, assisting families with coping mechanisms, planning for dischar...
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