Social Worker I |School Of Medicine - Pediatrics at Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emotional Support, Psychosocial Counseling, Multi-Disciplinary Approach, Data Collection, Referral Opportunities, Clinical Care, Training, Community Resources, Health Coaching, Neuromotor Surveillance, Evidence-Based Practices, Infant Development, Parent Counseling, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Clinical Efficiency, Social Work Initiatives

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description Provides emotional support and psychosocial counseling to patients. Assists in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. May identify discharge needs and arrange for comprehensive services for patients following discharge from the hospital. Performs related responsibilities as required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Hire, supplement, or sustain at least a minimal staff dedicated to RPC DPC services, demonstrating a consistent interdisciplinary team of excellent service that includes: Obtain and/or maintain clinical skills competencies for evidence-based, best surveillance practices for high-risk infants, including HINE, AIMS, Bayley 4, gait analysis, autism screening, and parent counseling, and obtain CME/CEU credit to verify training Collect & enter monthly data of HRIF to record provided neuromotor surveillance services Utilize referral opportunities for enhanced care and services, including support from dedicated telehealth NICU follow-up advanced providers and DPC health coach Host a minimum of one HRIF to Early Intervention Clinical Care Bridge Activity in your Region. Clinical Bridge Activities will be administered by trained personnel to promote the development of child and developmental transition programs, activities, and clinical supports, and include: Attendance at a state-wide RPC launch meeting to review the aims of the program and guidance for future steps Attendance at early HRI annual conference, designed to align with community initiatives, with targeted clinical skills workshops and specialized knowledge Completion of a brief REDCap survey on current allocated resources & processes for your RPC clinic Hosting the Emory BBOP team at an early site visit to review survey responses and further discuss site challenges, needs, and support Completing training on data entry for neuromotor surveillance using REDCap Participation in monthly DPH RPC meetings and activities, with at least three representatives of RPC at each meeting Completion of clinical efficiency and improvement initiatives, identified at monthly DPC meetings and supported through site meetings and 1:1 support. These initiatives will include the tailoring of existing frameworks for the formalization of:• Supporting a master 's-level social work (SW) intern to assist in SW initiatives• Hosting the Emory BBOP team at a follow-up site visit to review progress and feedback, facilitators, and barriers to continued implementation• Training in the use of a health coach liaison to facilitate referrals to community resources to promote positive health. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in social work, psychology or a related field. Two years of social work/social services experience. Positions within this classification may require licensure as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or licensed social worker. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

Responsibilities

The Social Worker I provides emotional support and psychosocial counseling to patients and assists in a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Responsibilities include identifying discharge needs and arranging comprehensive services for patients following discharge from the hospital.