Social Worker - Neurological Recovery

Henry Ford Health • Rochester Hills, MI

8h • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Social Worker supports patients during neurological recovery by investigating and assessing their social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges and planning meaningful interventions. The role involves visiting patients in their homes throughout the tri-county area, primarily within 10 miles of Rochester, with commutes of up to 45 minutes. The Social Worker conducts interviews, completes comprehensive assessments, documents patient situations and progress, coordinates treatment plans with patients, families, team managers, and agencies, and connects patients with community resources. The position also supports discharge planning and continuity of care after discharge.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work.
• Must be willing to commute to patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their homes throughout the tri-county area and build trust through thoughtful interviews.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and document each patient's situation and progress.
• Collaborate with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies, and patients' families to create cohesive, compliant treatment plans.
• Connect clients and families with community resources and guide them through the referral process.
• Build partnerships with community health, welfare, and social agencies.
• Use creative problem-solving to help clients achieve their goals.
• Manage concurrent reviews, discharge planning, and post-discharge needs to support continuity of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time