SOCIAL WORKER REHAB UNIT FT

About Legent Health

At Legent Health, our mission is simple yet profound: “To provide first-class health care that puts YOU first.”

Our vision reflects our commitment to excellence: “Through robust physician partnerships, become a nationwide leader in compassionate, quality healthcare focused on the patient and available to everyone.”

Our values, also known as our brand pillars, define how we stay true to our identity in the healthcare industry and the communities we serve. These values are central to everything we do:

• Respect: We honor the time and trust of both patients and physicians by delivering organized, efficient services that ensure a seamless healthcare experience.
• Service: We are committed to highly personalized care for patients, their families, and the physicians who serve them, driving optimal outcomes for all.
• Leadership: We strive to be a trusted leader through innovation, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to excellence across our employees and partners.

Joining Legent Health means being part of a team that lives these principles every day, as we build a future focused on compassionate, quality care.

About the Role

The Master’s Social Worker (MSW) provides essential psychosocial support, discharge planning, and case management services to patients and their families in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. The MSW collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care, addressing emotional, social, and environmental barriers to recovery. This role involves conducting assessments, facilitating family meetings, coordinating post-discharge services, and advocating for patient needs to optimize outcomes.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Case Management & Care Coordination

• Serve as a primary case manager for assigned patients, overseeing the progression of care from admission to discharge.
• Conduct utilization reviews in collaboration with the rehab team to ensure medical necessity and insurance authorization for continued stay.
• Monitor patient progress, identify barriers to recovery, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and external providers to optimize treatment outcomes.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetingsto discuss patient goals, discharge readiness, and post-acute needs.
  1. Psychosocial Assessment & Intervention:
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial evaluations to identify patient needs, support systems, and barriers to recovery.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Address mental health concerns, adjustment to disability, grief, and coping strategies.
  1. Discharge Planning & Care Coordination:
• Develop and implement individualized discharge plans in collaboration with the rehab team.
• Arrange post-acute services (e.g., home health, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient therapy).
• Coordinate with community agencies, insurers, and vendors to secure resources (DME, housing, financial assistance).
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
• Participate in team meetings, contributing insights on psychosocial factors affecting rehabilitation.
• Advocate for patient needs and ensure continuity of care across transitions.
• Educate staff on cultural, familial, or socioeconomic considerations impacting treatment.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain timely, accurate records in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards (CMS, Joint Commission).
• Complete necessary documentation for insurance authorizations and level-of-care updates.
• Patient & Family Education:
• Provide education on community resources, advance directives, and long-term care options.
• Facilitate family/caregiver training to support patient independence and safety post-discharge.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current state LSW/LMSW licensure (LCSW preferred in some states).
• Experience: 1+ years in healthcare (rehab, hospital, or acute care preferred).
• Skills:

1. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, insurance systems, and post-acute care resources.
2. Strong crisis intervention, advocacy, and communication skills.
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.

Why Join Legent Health?

Legent Health fosters an environment where team members are empowered to deliver exceptional care while growing professionally within a supportive, values-driven culture.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Career development and training opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Legent Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

I-9 and E-Verify Compliance:
Employment eligibility will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system. All applicants must provide valid documentation to establish identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by federal law.