Local Contract Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Bethesda, MD
GLC On-The-Go
5x8 hrs, Days

GLC Group Government Services is seeking a vocational rehabilitation counselor with experience with mental health disorders for a full-time contract.

Pay: $57.00 per hour

Shift: Days (Monday to Friday)

Location: National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Long-term government contract

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience performing as a vocational rehab counselor in a clinical setting.
• Master's in Rehabilitation: Will consider VRC, CRC, LPC, LSW certifications
• Experience working with mental health disorders, especially alcoholism, bipolar disorders, and depression.
• Current and valid State License
• Current and valid BLS certification
• Must pass a federal background check

Education:

Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

Vocational Rehabilitation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• State License (Preferred)
• Rehab certification (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

MAJOR DUTIES

Provides professional counseling services in vocational rehabilitation for patients with physical, cognitive, and mental health diagnoses. Evaluates vocational potential and develops plans to maintain or promote work skills, as well as to support recovery or adaptation for those unable to sustain paid employment.

Monitors patient treatment records to ensure continuity of care and to ensure that treatment plans are within the quality assurance efforts of the Department. Works closely with rehabilitation medicine physicians and other allied health professionals in achieving functional goals for patients.

Analyzes and interprets evaluation results for research patients. Assesses learning needs of patients and families utilizing standardized tests; develops formal teaching plans and teaching tools for use with specific patient populations or protocols. Provides counseling to and education for patients and their families.

Evaluates and assesses the educational/vocational functioning of individuals with a variety of complex organic, medical, neurological, psychological, and developmental disorders.

Assists patients in the adjustment process to disability. Coordinates with the Occupational Therapy Section in establishing and developing appropriate work therapy placements for patients.