A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
: The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides assessment and treatment of behavioral and mental health conditions for individuals, couples, and families. This role delivers psychotherapy, coordinates care, and assists patients in accessing community resources to support overall well-being. The LCSW functions independently within the scope of licensure and contributes to continuity of care through treatment planning, documentation, and collaboration with medical and behavioral health providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
Gather and analyze client information through observation, interviews, self-report tools, group interaction, and formal assessments. Diagnose behavioral and mental health disorders in accordance with DSM-5-TR and utilize evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. Provide outpatient psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families using culturally responsive approaches, including conducting risk assessments and providing crisis intervention as needed. Develop, implement, and document individualized treatment and discharge plans in collaboration with clients and supports. Assist clients in strengthening communication skills and coping strategies to address cognitive, behavioral, and emotional barriers. Coordinate care with interdisciplinary providers, including participation in integrated behavioral health and collaborative care models with medical providers; refer clients to specialists or community resources as appropriate. Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation and complete billing or insurance reporting requirements. Prepare clinical feedback reports and participate in consultation, training needs assessments, and program support activities. Ensure compliance with professional ethical standards, licensure requirements, and organizational policies. Manage assigned caseload and meet department productivity standards.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health.
JOB QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
Required:
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program. Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in good standing in the State of Hawai?i, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date. Demonstrated competence in individual, couples, and family therapy. Experience administering and interpreting mental health screening tools to support clinical assessment and diagnosis. Strong clinical interviewing, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred:
Experience in community health resources, public welfare principles, and healthcare service coordination Experience in case management and integrated care. Experience with rural and underserved communities. Experience with EHR systems for documentation and care coordination.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICALS REQUIREMENTS
Deliver services in an outpatient behavioral health setting, including in-person and telehealth modalities. Must be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for extended periods. Manage exposure to emotionally sensitive or high-stress situations.
DISCLAIMER
This job description may not comprise all duties that may be required to be performed. Management reserves the right to amend as needed.
