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; 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 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, 8:00 am through 4:30 pm. However, position may require after hours work including weekends and holidays, as needed.

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
• COVID Vaccination
• TB Clearance & CPR Certification
• Providing copies of valid Vehicle information such as auto insurance, inspection and registration with an acceptable driver's abstract

Why Navian Hawaii?

• 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

Salary Range:

• $75,000 To $85,000 Per Year
• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses

Salary : $75,000