Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Hawai‘i Care Choices; Hawaii; On-site; USD 68,664 - 80,931; Full time

Job summary

Hawai‘i Care Choices in the United States is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to deliver compassionate psychosocial support services to hospice patients and their families. The role involves conducting assessments, providing counseling, and ensuring access to community resources throughout serious illness and end-of-life care.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in social work, an LCSW license, and have at least two years of experience in a healthcare environment with a sensitivity to the needs of the dying. This position offers a competitive annual salary range of $68,664 – $80,931 based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a healthcare environment.
• Hospice & Palliative care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely assessments of psychological and social needs of patients.
• Provide psychosocial support and counseling.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings for care planning.
• Offer pre-death bereavement support.
• Collaborate on post-death assessments.
• Deliver community education on psychosocial topics.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with standards.

Skills

Independent judgment in psychosocial care

Critical assessment and thinking skills

Unsupervised psychosocial services

Self-motivation

Effective communication

Sensitivity to dying patients' needs

Education

Masters degree in social work

LCSW license

Job description

Psychosocial Assessment & Counseling | Interdisciplinary Care Planning | Resource Navigation | Bereavement Support | Patient & Family Advocacy Through Palliative Care

Position Summary

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides psychosocial support services to hospice patients and families, with additional support for palliative care as needed. This role delivers compassionate, patient-centered care using the principles of palliative and hospice philosophy. The LCSW conducts comprehensive assessments, facilitates counseling, provides anticipatory grief support, and helps patients and families navigate complex emotional, behavioral, and environmental needs. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the LCSW contributes to holistic care planning and ensures access to community resources that enhance quality of life throughout serious illness and end-of-life care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct timely assessments of psychological, social, grief, and environmental needs of hospice and palliative care patients and families (within 72 hours of admission).
• Provide direct social work services including psychosocial support, counseling, care planning, education, resource referrals, and advocacy.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to the creation and revision of individualized plans of care.
• Offer pre-death bereavement support, addressing anticipatory grief, coping challenges, and behavioral or emotional needs.
• Collaborate with the Bereavement Counselor to coordinate post-death assessments and bereavement care planning.
• Deliver community education and staff training on psychosocial and bereavement topics as assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all interactions in compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide grief and bereavement consultation and support to community members and partners as needed.
• Support utilization of palliative care services by fostering relationships with community partners and internal service lines.
• Adhere to organizational cost-containment efforts while ensuring quality care delivery.

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing quality psychosocial care.
• Possession of critical assessment and thinking skills.
• Ability to provide unsupervised psychosocial services, counseling and support in private residences.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently as well as in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the IDT team.
• Interest and desire to give hospice care with a special sensitivity to the needs of the dying.
• Maintains adequate education and experience level to meet the needs of the patients, care givers, and regulations established by State and Federal laws.
• Possesses and maintains a valid Hawai’i State Social Worker's license.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate of a school accredited by the Council of Social Work Education, with a minimum of a Masters degree in social work.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a healthcare environment or equivalent position.
• LCSW license required for the Medical Social Worker position.
• Hospice & Palliative care experience preferred.

Hours

Exempt position. Standard schedule includes both weekdays and weekends, with regular business hours and a ½ hour lunch break.

Pay

Pay $68,664 – $80,931/annually. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.