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DescriptionA) Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, working closely with Case Management, Utilization review and the Unit Managers, supporting all of the patient care areas of the hospital.B) Takes part in the care planning process by attending Care Progression Rounds and participating in other venues that promote appropriate discharge planning and continuity of patient care.C) Offers supportive services to indigent, abused or displaced patients utilizing appropriate standards of Social Work.D) Works closely with all patients, their families, and other significant persons in order to enable them to deal with the impact of illness on individual and family functioning. Maintains awareness that the hospital may not be the appropriate place for a patient and facilitates timely transfer or discharge to a more suitable facility. Proactively recommends options for care, including internal and external community/government resources, in developing short‑term and long‑term care plans.E) Connects patients with resources, agencies or services identified as needed during the Social Work assessment and care progression rounds, including home health, hospice, bereavement counseling, mental health and substance abuse services.F) Completes assessments and documents findings and ongoing issues, including:1. A social history and assessment of current social and emotional needs.2. A current social work plan to meet identified needs.3. Regular progress notes indicating the patient's status.4. Appropriate discharge plans.5. Evidence of regular review of social work and discharge plans in conjunction with the overall care plan, addressing barriers to discharge and plans to resolve them.G) Assists with placement, transportation, acquisition of durable medical equipment, and referrals for outpatient services.H) Assists patients in completing an Advance Directive, if desired.I) Works with patients who have legal encumbrances related to their hospital stay, assisting families in advocating to receive appropriate community services.J) Works closely with the legal system regarding mental health civil commitments and collaborates with other disciplines to assess, plan, and provide services using bio‑psycho‑social information.K) Provides crisis counseling and responds to the need for support and guidance when a loved one has been lost.Minimum Qualification RequirementsEducation Requirement: Graduation with a bachelor's degree or master's degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a doctoral degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable regional accreditation body.Specialized Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible professional work experience that involved helping individuals and families identify problems, cope with conditions, and function effectively, including developing and implementing service plans and evaluating progress.Knowledge and Abilities Required: Demonstrated knowledge of social work principles, procedures, techniques, research, and ethical standards; proficiency in psychosocial assessment, casework principles, group work, community organization, research methods, and the application of these skills in direct practice.Driver's License: For certain positions, applicants may be required to have a valid driver's license.The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices.#J-18808-Ljbffr