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Hospice Social Worker

Stillwater Hospice
place Gilbert, 85233
local_atm $68,000 - $72,000 a year
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Medication Management
Minority Health
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
ECT
Families

About Job

At Stillwater Hospice we believe in caring for individuals with life-limiting illnesses like they are part of our family. Not just treating the patient in making sure that comfort and dignity are provided but also the families by offering emotional and spiritual support. If this is something that resonates with you and you believe in then keep reading!

We are looking for a phenomenal Hospice Social Worker to join our growing team. In this position you will be providing care in patients' home or facility where they live. As a Hospice Social Worker, you will be providing psychosocial support to patients and families by offering education, support, and resources. As part of the interdisciplinary team, you will be involved in the plan of care as well as assistance of final arrangements and or discharge planning.

Responsibilities:

- Assess the psychosocial dynamics of patients and family/caregivers

- Advocates for the needs of the patient and family

- Has in-depth knowledge and expertise in working with ethnic, cultural and economic diversity

- Ensures the patient's end-of-life wishes are documented and known by assisting with advance directives and other important documentation

- Assists family/caregivers with necessary arrangements and paperwork post mortem

- Contacts local agencies and community resources that may be of help to patients and family/caregivers

Requirements:

- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Hospice

- CPR

- Valid Drivers License and evidence of insurance coverage

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management
Minority Health
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Hospice/Palliative Care
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)

Settings

Hospice
Schools
Home Health/In-home