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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose

At Mercy Care Atlanta, we believe every child deserves compassionate, holistic care. As a **Pediatric Social Worker (LCSW)** , you will provide vital support to children, adolescents, and their families, helping them navigate emotional, social, and practical challenges related to medical conditions and developmental needs. This role ensures continuity of care and promotes overall well-being through collaboration with pediatric providers and multidisciplinary teams.

What You Will Do

+ Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify family strengths and barriers.

+ Coordinate care by connecting families to community resources, financial assistance, and insurance programs.

+ Assist with access to medical supplies, durable equipment, and respite care services.

+ Support hospital discharge planning and transitions to early intervention, behavioral health, and developmental programs.

+ Advocate for patients across medical, educational, and social systems.

+ Address issues of abuse, neglect, or safety as a mandated reporter to DFCS.

+ Participate in team meetings and provide consultation on psychosocial factors impacting care.

+ Maintain accurate documentation and engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

+ **Education:** Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.

+ **Licensure:** LMSW or LCSW in the State of Georgia.

+ **Experience:** 2+ years in pediatric or family social work preferred; healthcare or outpatient experience desirable.

+ **Language:** Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits:

+ Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)

+ Opportunity to get paid daily – through DailyPay

+ Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

+ Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!

+ Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.

+ Fast response interview times and job offers.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals across all demographics. Rooted in the Mercy Philosophy, we prioritize respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of care delivery.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran