Medical Social Worker

Ren Ci Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ren Ci Hospital in Woodlands, Singapore, is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to deliver bio-psychosocial assessments and end-to-end social work services to patients, residents, clients and caregivers, aligned with professional standards.

You will collaborate with doctors, nurses and therapists in a multi-disciplinary team, provide counselling and case management, develop group programmes, and contribute to risk management and quality improvement initiatives within Ren Ci Hospital.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work from a recognised institution.
• Accredited or eligible for SASW accreditation.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in social work, preferably in healthcare or community settings.
• Experience in case management, including psychosocial assessment, intervention, and care planning.
• Exposure to working with patients/clients/caregivers with diverse and complex needs.
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings and group work or community outreach is advantageous.
• Strong social casework and intervention skills.
• Good counselling and interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and ethical practice in working with vulnerable individuals.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple cases.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Provide bio-psychosocial assessment and intervention to support patients / residents / clients / caregivers in accordance with professional standards of practice.
• Deliver end-to-end social work services, including case assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation, counselling, and emotional support.
• Assist in addressing psychosocial, financial, and discharge planning needs as part of overall care management.
• Collaborate closely with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic, patient-centred care.
• Identify service gaps and emerging needs; develop, coordinate, and facilitate group work programmes to build community networks, enhance coping and resilience, and conduct outreach.
• Provide guidance, training, and co-supervision to social work undergraduates on fieldwork and newly qualified MSWs.
• Support development of competencies and adherence to professional standards.
• Participate in departmental and organisational projects, including quality improvement initiatives.
• Remain vigilant in identifying potential risks associated with social work practice and patient care.
• Support organisational risk management by mitigating risks and ensuring safe, effective service delivery per policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counselling skills

Case management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Degree in Social Work

SASW accreditation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Location: Woodlands

Job Category: Allied Health

Posting Date: 29 Aug 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Provide bio-psychosocial assessment and intervention to support patients / residents / clients / caregivers in accordance with professional standards of practice
• Deliver end-to-end social work services, including case assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation, counselling, and emotional support
• Assist in addressing psychosocial, financial, and discharge planning needs as part of overall care management
• Collaborate closely with the multi-disciplinary team (e.g. doctors, nurses, therapists) to ensure holistic, patient-centred care
• Identify service gaps and emerging needs; develop, coordinate, and facilitate group work programmes to:
  • Build community networks
  • Enhance coping and resilience among target groups
  • Conduct outreach to individuals and groups who may benefit from group interventions
• Provide guidance, training, and co-supervision to:
  • Social work undergraduates on fieldwork placement
  • Newly qualified Medical Social Workers (MSWs)
• Support development of competencies and adherence to professional standards
• Participate in departmental and organisational projects, including quality improvement initiatives, to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes
• Remain vigilant in identifying potential risks associated with social work practice and patient care
• Support organisational risk management efforts by taking appropriate actions to mitigate risks and ensure safe, effective service delivery in alignment with Ren Ci Hospital’s policies
  

Job Requirements

• Degree in Social Work (or major in Social Work) from a recognised institution
• Accredited or eligible for Practicing Social Worker (SASW) accreditation
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in social work, preferably in healthcare or community settings
• Experience in case management, including psychosocial assessment, intervention, and care planning
• Exposure to working with patients / clients / caregivers with diverse and complex needs
• Experience in multidisciplinary settings and group work or community outreach is advantageous
• Strong social casework and intervention skills
• Good counselling and emotional support skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrates self-awareness, empathy, and ethical practice in working with vulnerable individuals
• Good organisational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple cases
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Able to identify and respond to practice risks and contribute to effective risk management
• Independent, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and professional development