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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:30 AM4:30 AMRegular

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Ensures that high-quality, comprehensive social work and case management services are provided which support health care and coordinate the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. Proactively supports efforts that ensure safe, effective, high-quality, and efficient patient care coordination.

Experience

• 1 to 3 years of relevant postgraduate experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical setting and/or work with children and families
• Experience with individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders
• Case management experience
• Knowledge of community resources for individuals with special needs and their families

Education

• Master's degree from an accredited graduate school in social work, psychology, counseling, family therapy or equivalent clinical training

Certification Summary

• Georgia or other state Licensed or License Eligible Social Worker (LMSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Family Therapist (LMFT)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains necessary documentation and communication with diagnostic, treatment, and medical providers for coordination of patient care.
• Supports efforts that ensure delivery of family-centered patient care and services and promotes a healthy work environment.
• Participates in multidisciplinary evaluations for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, conducting parent/caregiver interviews to gain information about presenting concerns and contributes to dissemination of results and resources to families/caregivers.
• Appropriately recommends and utilizes community and Center-based resources to remove patient barriers to care and self-sufficiency.
• Utilizes evidence-based care coordination principles.
• Assists families in accessing resources to achieve and/or maintain treatment goals.
• Works closely with intake and scheduling staff to ensure appropriate and efficient patient navigation throughout Marcus Autism Center.
• Collaborates with treatment and operations teams to provide parent/family/caregiver support, education, and advocacy regarding available services for patient care at Marcus Autism Center and in the community.
• Is knowledgeable about community resources available for patients and families and how to access them.
• Assesses patients and families for safety, abuse, and neglect concerns.

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.

1920 Briarcliff Rd NESocial/Emotional/Spiritual Support