Palliative Care Social Work CD; FT, Oncology, MMMC
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Kaiser Permanente is hiring a Palliative Care Social Work CD; FT, Oncology, MMMC. The Social Worker collaborates with the Maui Health System team to coordinate cost‑effective services, support members and families through end‑of‑life issues, and enhance quality of life while maintaining confidentiality and program quality.
Key focus areas include Provide supportive counseling and education to members, families, caregivers, and health‑care team on end‑of‑life issues and advanced directives., Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments and bereavement evaluations to develop goal‑directed family care plans., and Conduct short‑term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling as needed..
Important skills include Supportive Counseling, Patient Education, Psychosocial Assessment, Bereavement Evaluation, Crisis Intervention, and Confidentiality Of Patient Records. Preferred (not required): Computer Software Programs In Windows Environment.
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Job Summary:
For members of a defined population at Maui Health System, responsible for collaborating with the members of the health care team to facilitate the coordination of appropriate, cost-effective services that are consistent with members plan of care, help achieve his/her optimal level of independence, and enhance quality of life.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Provides supportive counseling and education to members, families and caregivers, members of the health care team, health plan staff, and the community, including end-of-life issues and Advanced Directives.
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Completes comprehensive psychosocial assessment and bereavement evaluations implements a goal directed family care plan, accesses community resources, guides the member through health-related legal processes, consults and supports other health care professionals, provides information & education on services available through MHS Palliative Care continuum, contracted hospice agencies, and available End-of-Life care services.
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Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
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Maintain the integrity of Palliative Care referrals [screen, assess and prioritization] and coordinate Palliative Care consultations/sessions while being sensitive to time constraints and resources.
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Uses comprehensive psychosocial assessment to evaluate patient goals, social support systems, resources, health status, functional limitations, psychological status, environmental factors, and response to treatment so as to decrease inappropriate utilization of medical services.
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Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and other members of the health care team, develops and monitors a plan of care designed to promote the members optimal level of functioning and enhance the quality of life.
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Identifies, facilitates, and advocates appropriate organizational and community resources to meet the plan of care and ensures that they are implemented for in a cost effective, efficient, and timely manner.
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Maintain confidentiality of patient records, information and departmental activities involving patient information.
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Analyzes patient and program outcomes to identify improvements in program, quality, and cost effectiveness of Palliative Care activities.
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Participates in departmental activities related to education, staff meetings and guidelines/policy development.
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Promotes self-awareness and knowledge of current standards of practice in palliative care, and recent innovations in patient care. Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies relating to the practice of social work in the local market/local agencies and maintains high social work standards as defined by the NASW Code of Ethics.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Two (2) years of direct patient care social work experience required.
Education
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Masters Degree in Social Work required.
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Successful completion of additional training in end-of-life care, including pain and symptom management, nutrition and hydration and hospice care required within 12 months of hire.
License, Certification, Registration
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Hawaii) required at hire
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Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker within 12 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
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Two (2) years of experience in Hospice and Palliative Care settings.
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Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, long-term care of managed care settings.
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Knowledge of community systems and resources in the defined service area preferred.
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Experience with computer software programs in a Windows environment preferred.
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Knowledge of regulatory issues for the Hawaii area preferred.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Palliative Care Social Work CD; FT, Oncology, MMMC
LOCATION: Wailuku, Hawaii
REQNUMBER: 1438941
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
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