Medical Social Worker (MSW)

St. Philomena's Hospital; India; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Philomena's Hospital is seeking a Medical Social Worker (MSW) to join the Medical Social Work / Patient Support Services department in India. You will provide patient counselling, assist economically weaker patients, coordinate with government and NGO schemes, and plan discharges with follow-ups.

The role requires an MSW, strong communication, compassion, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team within a hospital setting. Prior hospital experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) is required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Compassionate and patient-friendly approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary hospital team.
• Preference given to candidates with hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Patient counselling and social case work.
• Supporting economically weaker patients.
• Coordination with government and NGO schemes.
• Discharge planning and follow-up.
• Documentation and reporting.
• Coordination with doctors, nursing staff and other hospital departments.
• Connecting patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services.

Skills

Good communication skills

Compassionate and patient-friendly

Teamwork in hospital setting

Hospital experience preferred

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Position

• Medical Social Worker (MSW)

Department

• Medical Social Work / Patient Support Services

Eligibility

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Good communication skills
• Compassionate and patient-friendly approach
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary hospital team
• Preference will be given to candidates with hospital experience

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Patient counselling and social case work
• Supporting economically weaker patients
• Coordination with government and NGO schemes
• Discharge planning and follow-up
• Documentation and reporting
• Coordination with doctors, nursing staff and other hospital departments
• Connecting patients and families with appropriate community resources and support services