Medical Social Worker (2-year Contract)

Singapore General Hospital; Outram; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Nova Scotia seeks a Social Worker to provide psychosocial support and practical assistance to patients and families facing illnesses. Responsibilities include counseling and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Social Work and preferably be registered with SASW.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is mandatory.
• Relevant work experience is advantageous.
• Registration with SASW preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Counsel and assist with personal, social, emotional, and financial problems.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts major in Social Work

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

You will provide psychosocial support, counselling and practical assistance to patients and their families who are facing personal, social, emotional and financial problems arising from the illness, so as to alleviate their problems and regain their social and psychological functioning. You will use applied specialised skills in attending to patients and families and work with a team of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other hospital staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts major in Social Work
• Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work
• Relevant work experience will be an added advantage
• Preferably a registered Social Worker with the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW)