Social Worker

GTT

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Social Worker (Allied)

Alternate Job Titles:
  • Clinical Social Worker – Hospital Setting
  • BHS Social Work Specialist
  • Medical Social Worker
  • Acute Care Social Worker
  • LCSW – Behavioral Health Support
Location:
Atlanta, GA

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite (Local candidates within 50 miles not accepted)

Contract Details:
  • Position Type: Contract
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date:As soon as possible
  • Shift/Hours: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified Hospital-Based Social Worker to provide support in a behavioral health services (BHS) environment. This role plays a critical part in patient care coordination, discharge planning, and psychosocial assessments within a hospital setting. Candidates must be licensed (LCSW) in Georgia and have active BLS certification.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical social work services in a hospital-based behavioral health unit.
  • Conduct psychosocial assessments and coordinate with interdisciplinary medical teams.
  • Develop care plans and provide emotional support to patients and families.
  • Support patient transitions and discharge planning with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Maintain timely documentation aligned with hospital and regulatory standards.

Required Experience
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a hospital-based or medical social worker.
  • Familiarity with acute care and behavioral health environments.

Required Skills
  • Active LCSW license in the state of Georgia.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Strong crisis management and intervention skills.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication abilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills
  • Experience working within hospital electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
  • Familiarity with discharge planning for behavioral health patients.

About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We place top professionals across healthcare, behavioral health, life sciences, and more throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number & Hashtags
Job Number: 25-26901
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