Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs in United Arab Emirates
Social Worker
Job summary
A leading government-affiliated healthcare network in Abu Dhabi seeks a compassionate Social Worker to support patients and families through psychosocial challenges. This role involves providing counseling, developing care plans, and advocating for patients’ rights within a holistic care framework. Ideal candidates will have experience in pediatric care and a strong commitment to patient-centered support.
Qualifications
- Experience supporting pediatric patients is highly preferred.
- Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers and community resources.
- Strong documentation and assessment skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide counseling and psychosocial support to patients and families.
- Assess patients’ social, emotional, and financial needs.
- Advocate for patients’ rights and coordinate care.
Skills
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Workerto join our client's team in Abu Dhabi. This role is within one of the UAE’s largest government-affiliated healthcare networks, recognized for delivering exceptional patient-centered care and providing holistic support services. The Social Worker will play a critical role in supporting patients and families through psychosocial challenges, coordinating care, and ensuring emotional well-being during medical treatment. Experience supporting pediatric patientsis highly preferred. Other responsibilities include but are not limitedto :
- Provide counseling and psychosocial support to patients and families dealing with medical, emotional, and social challenges.
- Assess patients’ social, emotional, and financial needs, and develop appropriate care plans.
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources.
- Support families in coping with long-term illnesses, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care.
- Assist in discharge planning and coordinate post-hospitalization services.
- Advocate for patients’ rights, ensuring they receive adequate support and resources.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and referrals.
- Conduct awareness and educational sessions as part of holistic healthcare delivery.
- Adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity at all times.
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