LICSW | Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

BrightSpring Health Services•Waltham, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls is hiring a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for its Home and Community team in the Waltham, Massachusetts area. The role provides neurorehabilitation in patients’ homes and communities to support their recovery and functional independence. The clinician evaluates patients’ and families’ social, emotional, and support needs; provides counseling related to coping with neurological conditions; establishes measurable objectives with the rehabilitation team; and helps physicians and other team members understand psychosocial factors affecting patients. The position also involves care coordination, serving as a clinical resource, and connecting patients and families with community resources. Rehab Without Walls is an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services. Its neurorehabilitation program supports people who have experienced brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or strokes/CVA, providing care in home, community, workplace, or school settings. The stated pay range is $50.00–$55.00 per hour. The schedule is flexible, and pay covers documentation, planning, and sessions. Driving, travel, and mileage are reimbursed.

Requirements

Hold a current Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license in Massachusetts; the qualifications section also states current Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure in the state of practice.
Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work.
At least one year of experience in a rehabilitation setting serving individuals who have experienced a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or acute diagnosis.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support), First Aid, and CPR certifications.
Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients 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 or pull, bend or stoop, reach, kneel, and position frequently at times.
Experience providing therapeutic interventions addressing patients’ physical, mental, cognitive, and emotional recovery goals.
Collaborative approach, ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, and strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Access to specialized educational programs and advancement opportunities is offered; no preferred qualifications are specified.

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 coping with social and emotional responses connected with illness and neurological conditions.
Participate in care coordination and act 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.