Social Worker (Rehab Unit) at The Highlands at Brighton (affiliate of UR Medicine)

The Highlands at Brighton, an affiliate of UR Medicine, provides more specialty care services than any other transitional or long term care facility in our region. We provide comprehensive care throughout our Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Neurobehavioral, Ventilator, and Long Term Care units. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits including:

* Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Paid Vacation and Sick Time
* 8 Paid Holidays
* 403(b) with Match
* Free, On-Site Parking
* Salary Range: $52,000-$78,000

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our team!

As a Social Worker for our Rehab unit you will be responsible for performing case management duties, counseling, and continuously advocating for our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships with residents and their families or significant others
• Provides adjustment and bereavement counseling, crisis intervention, and problem solving services
• Advocates for the best quality of life for residents
• Acts as a liaison between family/significant others and The Highlands at Brighton
• Conducts and documents psycho social assessments and interviews
• Maintains working knowledge of interdisciplinary programs; hospice, rehabilitation, and long term care
• Coordinates and completes discharge planning of residents

• Bachelors degree in Social Work required; Masters degree preferred
• Previous experience as a Social Worker within an acute care setting required
• Experience utilizing Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems preferred
• Interest and ability to work in a fast-paced environment required

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

The Highlands at Brighton is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In support of our values and those of our society, The Highlands at Brighton is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.