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Job Profile
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Hospice of Havasu
Social Worker
Job Location: Lake Havasu, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time, Benefited
Description:
This is the place! Bask in the year-round warmth with an average yearly temperature between 60-89 degrees. Home of the historic London Bridge, located on the east shore of the Colorado River. Quality public school system; a great place to raise your family! Hospice of Havasu is the leading provider of End-of-Life care for Lake Havasu, Parker and the surrounding areas.
Summary:
Make home visits to patients and families at the end-of-life, providing psychosocial support. Complete assessments, manage own case load, maintain interdisciplinary care plans.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Hospice philosophy of care
- Human behavior and the procedures for assessment of psychosocial issues
- Group behavior and dynamics; societal trends and influence
- Principles and methods of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups
- Computer literate in Windows environment; MS Office
- Develops comprehensive psychosocial assessments and reassessments for patients and families
- Make referrals to appropriate community resources; provide assistance in accessing services (i.e. personal, business, financial, legal, housing, etc.)
- Counsel patients and families in individual and group settings to assist them in understanding and coping with end-of-life issues
- Provides short-term crisis intervention when indicated
- Advocate for the best interests of patients and families
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required
Benefits:
- Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance
- Nine paid holidays per year
- Generous Vacation, Paid Time Off, Sick Time
- Continuing professional education
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness benefits, including on-site chair massage, health club discount
- 401(k) Plan
- Mileage reimbursement
Compensation:
$15.35 - $23.00 per hour
HOW TO APPLY:
Fax: 928-453-3003
Attention: HR
Hospice of Havasu
P.O. Box 597
365 S. Lake Havasu Ave.
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405-0597
Phone: 888-468-2111
Hospice of Havasu is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Hospice of Havasu is a Medicare-Certified Hospice;
Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization Established in 1982
Hospice of Havasu is proud to support a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace
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