p>What you'll need: • Masters 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 • 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.
What you will do:
• 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 patients 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.