Travel Social Work - Social Worker
Honolulu, HI
World Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Apply anywhere in the U.S. for rewarding opportunities. Earn weekly pay with premium overtime rates. Competitive housing and travel benefits included.

Job Title: Hospice Social Worker

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Job Type: Contract, Temp-to-Perm, or Permanent
Schedule: Full-time (Days); Flexible scheduling may be available

Job Summary

The Hospice Social Worker provides compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families receiving end-of-life care. This role focuses on promoting quality of life, emotional well-being, and dignity through assessment, counseling, resource coordination, and advocacy. The Social Worker collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure patients and families receive comprehensive, holistic care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and their families.
• Provide emotional support, grief counseling, and crisis intervention throughout the hospice journey.
• Develop individualized care plans addressing emotional, social, and practical needs.
• Educate patients and families about advance directives, end-of-life options, and available community resources.
• Coordinate access to services such as financial assistance, transportation, spiritual support, and respite care.
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and external agencies.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to review care goals and patient progress.
• Document assessments, interventions, and progress notes in the EMR according to regulations and agency guidelines.
• Support families during pre-bereavement and post-bereavement phases.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and hospice regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required; Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred.
• Valid Hawaii state social work license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, or related clinical setting strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of grief processes, family dynamics, and end-of-life care practices.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and crisis management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with EMRs (Hospice/Home Health EMR experience a plus).
• Familiarity with cultural practices and family structures common in Hawaii’s diverse communities.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are beneficial but not required.

Benefits (Depending on Employer)

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Travel or housing stipends (for travelers)
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Professional development support