Emergency Department Licensed Social Worker - Hughes Spalding

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

2 days ago

Atlanta, GeorgiaFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a Emergency Department Social Worker – Night Shifts, Weekends 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.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as a Emergency Department Social Worker – Night Shifts, Weekends.

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionCase managementPediatric social workInterdisciplinary collaborationMandated reportingDischarge planningPatient advocacyDocumentationWindows proficiencyInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Department Licensed Social Worker - Hughes Spalding at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Pediatric social work, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Mandated reporting, Discharge planning, Patient advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and support for patients and families in the emergency department. They will also act as a liaison for safety concerns, including abuse and neglect, while coordinating discharge and ongoing care plans.

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