Social Worker (LSW)

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