Social Worker BSW jobs in Honolulu, HI

More than a job, this is a position with a higher purpose - where you impact people's lives on a personal, human level. As a Navian Hawaii hospice employee, you will guide patients and their family on their journey, delivering comfort and support with a caring heart, replacing fear with hope, helping them find the beauty and joy in every moment, and providing each person with the kindness and dignity they deserve.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking full time, Licensed Social Workers to join our team to conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-socio-cultural assessments for patients and families receiving end-of-life care and create and implement therapeutic treatment plans.

Our Social Workers provide crisis intervention, individual, couple and group therapy to patients and families for a diverse range of issues related to grief/loss, adjustment to illness, relationships/family dynamics, mental health, abuse, symptom/pain management, spirituality and bereavement. They facilitate case management with referrals to appropriate community resources; and promotes patient and family advocacy. Their counseling to patients and families includes end-of-life care issues such as medical decision making, Advanced Health Care Directives, disease process and caregiving; initiates community outreach. Active participation in the provision of social work services within an inter-disciplinary care team setting is expected by contributing/participating regularly in Inter-Disciplinary Group (IDG) conferences and collaborates with team members in developing a patient centered plan of care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-socio-cultural assessments for patients and families receiving end-of-life care; create and implement therapeutic treatment plan.
• Provides crisis intervention, individual, couple and group therapy to patients and families for a diverse range of issues related to grief/loss, adjustment to illness, relationships/family dynamics, mental health, abuse, symptom/pain management, spirituality and bereavement.
• Facilitates case management with referral to appropriate community resources; promotes patient and family advocacy.
• Provides counseling to patients and families regarding end-of-life care issues including medical decision making, Advanced Health Care Directives, disease process and caregiving; initiates community outreach.
• Participates in the provision of social work services in a transdisciplinary care team setting; contributes/participates regularly in IDG team conferences and collaborates with team members in developing a patient centered plan of care.
• Participates in regular clinical supervision with designated Clinical Social Worker and attends Accountability Training.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new hires.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the ethical considerations involved in the practice of licensed social work; familiarity with NASW and NHPCO standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of methods, principles, practices, and techniques of assessment, treatment planning and intervention, case management and group work, client-centered advocacy, community organization, research, psychotherapy, and other clinical skills as they apply to hospice patient and family population.
• Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of individual, group, and family behavior.
• Comprehensive knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques and theories.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the social, emotional, and financial impact of various health issues on patients, their support system, and the community.
• Comprehensive knowledge of available community resources and their organization, purpose, and use.
• Ability to apply a variety of techniques and methods in the areas of assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, administration, and community organization.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of various social work treatment practices, techniques, and procedures; implement treatment plan based on patient and family needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with Navian Hawaii staff, clients, family members, the public, and representatives of other agencies and organizations.

• Ability to maintain clinical records and prepare related reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all Navian Hawai'i staff.

Experience and Educational Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of Hawaii.
• At least one year of experience in a related social work field.

Employment Requirements:

All offers of employment at Navian Hawaii are contingent on a candidate's successful completion of certain requirements which include:

• A legally compliant background check
• Drug Screen & Physical Exam
• TB Clearance
• Providing copies of valid Vehicle information such as auto insurance, inspection and registration

Why Navian Hawaii?

• Consistent M-F schedule so weekends belong to you
• Team-oriented, locally run nonprofit where every voice is heard
• Competitive pay with an excellent benefits package
• Flexible organization that supports positive work/life balance