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