Licensed Clinical Social Worker / LCSW

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - PRN - Salt Lake City, UT

Who we're looking for:

• We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide specialized mental health counseling for social and emotional adjustment during rehabilitation from catastrophic injury or illness.
• Support individuals and families as they adapt to disability and lifestyle changes.
• You will provide therapeutic interventions & resource support that address the patient’s goals
• Knowledge of medical social work and/or neurological injury (TBI/CVA)

What will you receive:

• Flexible Schedule Created by You
• Paid per hour (not just per visit)
• No weekends, evenings, or holidays
• Drive Time Reimbursed at Clinical Rate & Mileage Reimbursement
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Programs
• Growth/Advancement Opportunities

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