Social Worker (LSW)

Position Summary

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 team member, you will support those guiding 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.

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; initiating 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 theoretical and practical knowledge of individual, group, and family behavior.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the following:
• Ethical considerations involved in the practice of licensed social work; familiarity with NASW and NHPCO standards
• 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
• Individual and group therapy techniques and theories
• Social, emotional, and financial impact of various health issues on patients, their support system, and the community
• Available community resources and their organization, purpose, and use
• Possesses the ability to:
• Apply a variety of techniques and methods in the areas of assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, administration, and community organization
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of various social work treatment practices, techniques, and procedures; implement treatment plan based on patient and family needs
• Establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with Navian Hawaii staff, clients, family members, the public, and representatives of other agencies and organizations
• Maintain clinical records and prepare related reports
• Communicate effectively and professionally with all Navian Hawaii staff

Experience and Educational Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) 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

Hours

• Generally Monday through Friday, 8:00am through 4:30pm
• However, position may require after hours work including weekends and holidays, as needed

Why Navian Hawaii?

• Eligible employees have access to company-paid health insurance benefits.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference every day
• Support patients and families during some of life's most important moments
• Be part of a mission-driven, non-profit organization focused on compassionate care
• Experience a culture built on respect, empathy, and support for one another

Salary Range

• $75,000 To $85,000 Per Year
• Opportunity for yearly bonus based on performance

Employment Requirements:

All offers are contingent on a candidate's successful completion of the following requirements:

• A legally compliant background check
• Drug Screen & Physical Exam
• TB Clearance & CPR Certification
• Providing copies of valid Vehicle information such as auto insurance, inspection and registration with an acceptable driver's abstract