Licensed Clinical Social Worker / LCSW
About The Position
Rehab Without Walls 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 position works collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and other rehabilitation team members. Rehab Without Walls is a neurorehabilitation program that provides care in patients’ natural home and community environments, including the home, community, workplace, or school. The program supports people who have experienced brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or stroke/CVA in regaining functional capabilities, independence, and health.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work.
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure in the state of practice.
- At least one year of experience in a rehabilitation setting serving individuals who have experienced 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.
- Fine motor skills, visual acuity, and ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to push and pull, bend and stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently.
Nice To Haves
- At least two 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.
- Assist physicians and other health team members in understanding 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 illnesses.
- Participate in care coordination and serve as a resource to other health team members in identifying and resolving patient needs.
- Identify and help patients and families use appropriate community resources to achieve measurable objectives.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule created by you.
- Paid per hour, not just per visit.
- No weekends, evenings, or holidays.
- Drive time reimbursed at the clinical rate and mileage reimbursement.
- Collaborative team environment.
- Educational programs.
- Growth and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
