LCSW

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Corpus Christi, TX

Who we are looking for:

• Are you an experienced LCSW passionate about providing counseling services that support an individual’s physical, mental, cognitive, and emotional adjustment through recovery?
• You provide therapeutic interventions and resource recommendations that address patient’s goals to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals in the most integrated setting possible 
• You value professional autonomy, teamwork, communication, and collaboration to maximize patient’s recovery

What will you get:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• No weekend, evening or holiday hours
• Paid per hour (not per visit or per patient)
• Driving, Travel, Mileage Reimbursement
• Educational Programs
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus participation

Responsibilities

What you will do: (responsibilities listed are included but not limited to)

• Performs comprehensive evaluations, assessing the social, emotional and support needs of the patients and their families
• Sets measurable objectives that are formulated in conjunction with the rehab team
• Assists the physician and other health team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health problems
• Instructs/counsels’ patients and families in treating and coping with social and emotional response connected with illnesses
• Participates in care coordination activities and acts as a resource to other health team members in the identification and resolution of patient needs
• Identifies and assists the patient and/or family to utilize appropriate community resources to achieve measurable objectives

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
• Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker Licensure in the state of practice
• Minimum of one year 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 certification required
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients which may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds following safety procedures
• Duties require fine motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/ standing for extended periods
• Additional physical requirements include pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times