Medical Social Worker

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women’s Mental Health Institute is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to provide patient-centered behavioral health support within Healthcare & Medical, Community & Social Services. The role involves conducting clinical assessments, delivering counseling, and offering crisis intervention to diverse patient populations in Honolulu, HI.

You will coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, assist with discharge planning, and connect patients to community resources.

Qualifications

• Strong assessment and counseling capabilities
• Crisis intervention proficiency
• Ability to coordinate care across teams
• Empathetic, patient-centered communication
• Navigate social services and resources for clients

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop intervention plans.
• Deliver brief counseling and therapeutic support to diverse patient populations.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during urgent behavioral and social needs.
• Coordinate care across an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Connect patients to community resources, support services, and social assistance.
• Promote continuous improvement through innovation and compassionate practice.

Skills

Assessment skills

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Communication

Education

Licensed Social Worker credential

Job description

Licensed Social Worker to provide patient-centered behavioral health support within Healthcare & Medical, Community & Social Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Deliver brief counseling and therapeutic support to diverse patient populations.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during urgent behavioral and social needs.
• Coordinate care across an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Connect patients to community resources, support services, and social assistance.
• Promote continuous improvement through innovation and compassionate practice.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Social Worker credential.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and crisis intervention skills.
• Effective care coordination and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient-focused professionalism.
• Ability to link patients to resources and navigate social service supports.