Skip to main content

Palliative Care Social Work CD; FT, Oncology, MMMC

Primary Location Wailuku, Hawaii Facility Name Maui Memorial Medical Center Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $41.36 - $51.71 / hour
Job Number 1438941 Date Posted 08/12/2026
Submit Interest
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:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Provides short term crisis intervention and individual or family counseling when indicated.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient records, information and departmental activities involving patient information.
  • Analyzes patient and program outcomes to identify improvements in program, quality, and cost effectiveness of Palliative Care activities.
  • Participates in departmental activities related to education, staff meetings and guidelines/policy development.
  • 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

  • Masters Degree in Social Work required.
  • 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
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Hawaii) required at hire
  • Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker within 12 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years of experience in Hospice and Palliative Care settings.
  • Experience in acute care, skilled nursing facility, long-term care of managed care settings.
  • Knowledge of community systems and resources in the defined service area preferred.
  • Experience with computer software programs in a Windows environment preferred.
  • Knowledge of regulatory issues for the Hawaii area preferred.
Primary Location: Hawaii,Wailuku,Maui Memorial - Wailuku Tower Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 04:30 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: S03|AFSCME|UNAC-UHCP-UNHCEH Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: MAUI MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER - Oncology - 3601 Pay Range: $41.36 - $51.71 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.
Submit Interest

Expected Employee Conduct >

Navigating the Hiring Process

We're here to support you!

Having trouble with your account or have questions on the hiring process?

Please visit the FAQ page on our website for assistance.

Need help with your computer and browser settings?

Please visit the Technical Information page for assistance or reach out to the web manager at kp-hires@kp.org.

Do you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability?

Reasonable accommodations may be available to facilitate access to, or provide modifications to the following:

  • Online Submissions
  • Pre-Hire Assessments
  • Interview Process

If you have a disability-related need for accommodation, please submit your accommodation request and someone will contact you.

Jobs For You

You have no recently viewed jobs

You currently have no saved jobs

A Women standing near wall

Join Our Talent Community

Join our Talent Network today to receive email notifications about our career opportunities that match your skills.

Sign Up