Res-Care, Inc.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Job at Res-Care, Inc. in Austin
Res-Care, Inc., Austin, TX, US
Our Company Rehab Without Walls Neuro Rehabilitation Overview Rehab Without Walls is hiring an LCSW to join our Home & Community Rehabilitation team in Austin, TX. Who we are 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.
- This position involves supporting individuals and families as they adapt to disability and lifestyle changes.
- You will provide therapeutic interventions, as well as resource support and navigation that address the patient's goals.
- Knowledge of medical social work and/or neurological injury (TBI/CVA)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Focus on community reintegration and functional outcomes - transforming everyday activities like grocery shopping, hiking, or even paddle boarding into meaningful therapy experiences.
- Full-Time clinicians enjoy a guaranteed salary, while PRN clinicians benefit from flexible scheduling and hourly pay for time worked - including direct therapy & indirect services, like documentation, communication, and care coordination.
- Each client typically receives 4-6 hours of therapy per discipline/per week, allowing schedules to be tailored to meet the needs of both clinician and client.
- Enjoy co-treatment opportunities across disciplines - PT, OT, SLP, and Social Work - fostering a truly collaborative, team-based approach.
- Focus on providing 1:1 individualized therapy while our Clinical Coordinators handle prescriptions, authorizations, and other administrative tasks, so you can spend your time delivering exceptional care that drives real-world results.