Clinical Social Worker — Patient & Family Support

Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, counselling and practical assistance to patients and families dealing with illness-related challenges.

You will work within a team of doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff to alleviate social and emotional burdens and help patients regain functioning. Applicants should hold a Social Work degree (BASW or BSSW) and, ideally, SASW registration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts major in Social Work or Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work required.
• Preferably a registered Social Worker with SASW or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support, counselling and practical assistance to patients and families facing emotional, social and financial problems arising from illness.
• Collaborate with a team of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and other hospital staff to restore social and psychological functioning.

Education

Bachelor of Arts major in Social Work

Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work

Job description

Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide psychosocial support, counselling and practical assistance to patients and families dealing with illness-related challenges.

You will work within a team of doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff to alleviate social and emotional burdens and help patients regain functioning. Applicants should hold a Social Work degree (BASW or BSSW) and, ideally, SASW registration.