Full-Time General Pediatrics Social Worker - Scottish Rite

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.

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Children's Scottish Rite Hospital Until 8/21/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted April 1, 2026
Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 PM

Shift End Time

8:30 AM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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Job Description

We are looking for Licensed Social Worker for our Scottish Rite Hospital. This Pediatric Social Worker will cover our General Pediatrics units overnight 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.

Job Description

Experience

  • No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

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

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Education

  • Master’s degree in social work from an accredited graduate school

Certification Summary

  • No professional certifications required

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 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.

  • Assesses patients and families for 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.

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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
About this role

Summary

Provides psychosocial assessments and support to children and families in a hospital setting.

Job title

Full-Time General Pediatrics Social Worker - Scottish Rite

Experience level

no minimum experience required

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Children's Scottish Rite Hospital, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pass basic windows skill assessmentteamworkinterpersonal skillsage-appropriate treatmentorganizational skills

Preferred skills

medical setting experiencechildren and families experiencelicensed master social worker

Specializations

pediatricspsychosocial assessmentchild protection
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

1001 Johnson Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, USA

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