Medical Social Worker

Kaiser Permanente; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii is seeking a Licensed Social Worker to provide clinical assessments, brief counseling, crisis intervention, and comprehensive care coordination for a diverse patient population. You will connect patients with community resources and support services while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to improve outcomes and streamline transitions of care.

This role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered practice in a dynamic healthcare environment, with

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker required with active state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and brief counseling with diverse patient populations.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning as needed.
• Coordinate care and connect patients with community resources and support services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to improve outcomes and transitions of care.
• Support discharge planning and ensure smooth handoffs between settings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Education

Licensed Social Worker (LSW) / LCSW

Job description

Kaiser Permanente seeks a Licensed Social Worker to join our Healthcare & Medical, Community & Social Services department. In this role, you’ll provide clinical assessments, brief counseling, crisis intervention, and care coordination for diverse patient populations, connecting them with community resources and support services. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary care team to improve patient outcomes, streamline discharge planning, and ensure seamless transitions of care. This position values innovation, continuous improvement, and compassionate, patient-centered practice in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment.