Hospice & Discharge Planning Social Worker (MSW/LCSW)

Adventist Health; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Castle in Kailua, HI, is seeking a social worker to support patients and families during hospitalization and post-discharge planning. You'll collaborate with nursing staff and external partners to coordinate care and transition plans.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work (CA/HI) and licensure eligibility; experience in acute or long-term care is preferred. This is a full-time in-hospital position with a focus on compassionate patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in social work required in CA and HI.
• One year experience in an acute or long term medical setting preferred.
• Two years' experience in an acute or long term medical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and facilitates patient discharge plans for those requiring post Hospice or post inpatient care.
• Assists patient/family/caregiver in determining appropriate level of Hospice care. Refers to outpatient resources as appropriate.
• Initiates a plan of care and appropriate patient teaching. Reassesses plan of care according to the physical and emotional needs of patient.
• Develops Plan of Care (POC) based on patient assessment including psychosocial factors that would impede the POC, clinical knowledge of appropriate theories of stages of human development, the impact of terminal illness, mental status and family dynamics.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s Degree in social work

Job description

Adventist Health Castle in Kailua, HI, is seeking a social worker to support patients and families during hospitalization and post-discharge planning. You'll collaborate with nursing staff and external partners to coordinate care and transition plans.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work (CA/HI) and licensure eligibility; experience in acute or long-term care is preferred. This is a full-time in-hospital position with a focus on compassionate patient advocacy.