If you got into Social Work to make a difference, you’re found the right position. We’re looking for a dementia expert, that is values-driven, mission-focused, and a dynamic Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about working with seniors with dementia (and their families).

What’s a Dementia Hub Social Worker?

Oakwood Creative Care has developed a new program called the Dementia Hub that will bring support, education, and community together to create a place that supports seniors and their families. This new position will provide the opportunity to leave a lasting imprint as part of a dynamic team of experts that will work together to combine their expertise, interests, and passions to make a difference.

At OCC, we are a passionate, creative, out-of-the-box thinkers, who are finding ways to bridge the gap in what Medicare will pay for and what our community actually needs. We don’t have all the answers, but we are obsessed with figuring it out. We think that when we lead with giving purpose, meaning, respect, and fun regardless of a fading memory we can make a tremendous impact. We are here for the challenge and love what we are doing.

Our team is driving the conversation in removing the stigma of dementia care and lack of resources that are easily assessable to our community. This new program is pioneering an entirely new way to bring together families and people living with dementia giving them a wrap-around opportunity to reduce isolation, relieve care partner burnout, and improve quality of life. The team is made up of an Occupational Therapist, Nurse, Hub Coordinator, and you (the Social Worker).

· Conduct support groups at Memory Café’s.

· Host educational classes at the Dementia Hub and around the community.

· Develop high-quality therapeutic relationships with geriatric patients and their family care partners.

· Guide clients and their families through the journey of dementia while offering support and resources.

· Provide ongoing psychotherapy in individual and group settings for clients and family care partners

What's Important To Us?

· Must have demonstrated ability to assess emotional needs, as well as social needs of client and their families.

· Requires the ability to administer psychological/emotional assessment instrument and define treatment planning from results.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Solution driven, creative and resourceful problem-solving skills.

· Ability to function independently and effectively anticipate needs and problems.

· Skilled in organizing and prioritizing work.

· Ability to manage time well and perform assigned duties with attention detail, accuracy, and follow-through.

· Must possess professional image, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and self-motivation.

· Proficient computer skills.

· Broad understanding of community resources including those related to financial benefits.

· Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity.

· Knowledge of self-care, personal boundaries; abilities, limits, and inner resources.

· Current Arizona Driver's license and automobile insurance

Financial Rewards (short and long-term)

· Competitive compensation

· An easy-to-use 401(k) plan with a great match program

Care and Self-Care

· Comprehensive healthcare coverage. Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

· Generous Vacation Time

· Generous Sick Leave allowance

· Birthday Holiday

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school and a minimum of one-year social work experience in a health care setting (hospital, home health, hospice, behavioral health.)

Bi-lingual in English and Spanish

LCSW or LMSW licensure.

Oakwood Creative Care is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Employment eligibility is based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mesa, AZ 85207: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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