Title of Position
Medical Social Worker
Work Hours
Regular Full-Time (Req# 2024-083) 8-hour day shift. 40 hours per week.
Subsidiary
Kuakini Medical Center
Description of Position
Performs psychosocial assessments of patients/significant others to identify issues related to adjustment to illness, crisis intervention and discharge planning. Provides direct services of brief psychosocial counseling, discharge planning, education, and serves as community resources linkage to assist patients in achieving their optimal level of functioning, and to ensure the continuity of care. Engages in teaching, performance improvement, and other activities as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work required. Requires a current State of Hawaii Social Work License and two (2) years of independent practice as a Licensed Social Worker. Preferred work experience includes acute hospitals, long term care facilities and geriatric care services. Previous contact and interaction with community resources and government social service programs is preferred; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities to meet the minimum qualifications to perform the essential functions of this position.
Starting Salary $79,934.00
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