Social Worker - Neurological Recovery

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Pay: 22.28/hr-33.42/hr

Make a real difference in patients' lives by investigating, assessing, and planning meaningful interventions that empower patients to overcome social, emotional, economic, and environmental challenges during their neurological recovery journey.

Responsibilities:

Connect with patients in their own homes throughout the tri-county area (primarily within 10 miles of Rochester, with commutes up to 45 minutes). Build trust and understanding through thoughtful interviews, comprehensive assessments, and thorough documentation of each patient's unique situation and progress.

Collaborate with team managers, statutory and voluntary agencies, and patients' families to create cohesive, compliant treatment plans that truly address each patient's needs and goals.

Empower clients and families by connecting them with vital community resources and navigating the referral process to ensure they receive the support they deserve.

Build and nurture strong partnerships with community health, welfare, and social agencies. Bring creative problem-solving to every challenge, finding innovative solutions that help clients achieve their goals.

Champion seamless transitions by actively managing concurrent reviews, discharge planning, and post-discharge needs—ensuring continuity of care and setting patients up for success beyond the clinical setting.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work - Required
• Must be OK with commuting to patient homes