Licensed Clinical Social Worker / LCSW

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation•Austin, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for its Home & Community Rehabilitation team in Austin, Texas. The role supports individuals with neurological injuries, including stroke and traumatic brain injury, by providing therapeutic interventions that promote emotional and social adjustment and help patients navigate community resources. The LCSW evaluates patients’ and families’ social, emotional, and support needs; establishes measurable objectives with the rehabilitation team; counsels patients and families on coping with illness-related social and emotional responses; and coordinates care and access to appropriate community resources. The position involves collaboration with physicians and other health team members. The role offers a flexible schedule created by the employee, hourly pay, and no weekends, evenings, or holidays. Drive time is reimbursed at the clinical rate, with mileage reimbursement. The team also offers educational programs and growth and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and LCSW qualification.
Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure in the state of practice.
At least one year of experience in a rehabilitation setting serving individuals with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or an acute diagnosis.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support), First Aid, and CPR certification.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to move, lift, or transfer patients, which may involve lifting up to 100 pounds while following safety procedures.
Ability to perform duties requiring fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking or standing for extended periods.
Ability to push or pull, bend or stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently at times.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of experience.
Knowledge of neurological injuries and/or a medical social work background.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients’ and families’ social, emotional, and support needs.
Set measurable objectives in conjunction with the rehabilitation team.
Help physicians and other health team members understand social and emotional factors related to patients’ health problems.
Instruct and counsel patients and families on treating and coping with social and emotional responses connected with illness.
Participate in care coordination and serve as a resource to health team members in identifying and resolving patient needs.
Identify and assist patients and families in using appropriate community resources to achieve measurable objectives.