Crisis & Triage Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kaiser Permanente; Honolulu (HI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401k

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to support Crisis & Triage Management in our Healthcare & Medical Services department. You will conduct rapid psychosocial assessments, suicide and risk evaluations, and safety planning for members in acute behavioral health crises.

The role combines on-site and telehealth, requiring strong teamwork and precise documentation. You will triage level of care, coordinate urgent referrals, and deliver brief, evidence-based interventions in

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with crisis intervention experience.
• Experience in acute behavioral health crises.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong documentation and telehealth skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid psychosocial assessments and suicide/risk evaluations.
• Provide safety planning and brief evidence-based interventions.
• Triage level of care and coordinate urgent referrals.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and PCPs to support integrated care.

Skills

Crisis triage

Psychosocial assessment

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Telehealth

Education

MSW with LCSW licensure

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in Crisis & Triage Management to support our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will provide rapid psychosocial assessments, suicide and risk evaluations, and safety planning for members experiencing acute behavioral health crises. You will triage level of care, coordinate urgent referrals, and deliver brief, evidence-based interventions in close collaboration with psychiatrists, nurses, and primary care providers. The position operates in a hybrid environment with both on-site and telehealth services, requiring strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills. You will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance access, patient outcomes, and integrated care. Kaiser Permanente offers competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k benefits, as well as opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth in a supportive, innovation-focused culture.