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 employee, you will support the care staff that 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 (LSW) to join our team to support 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.
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.
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.
Experience And Educational Requirements
Master's 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.
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
COVID Vaccination
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
Salary: $70000 - $83000 per year
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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