Medical Social Worker

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Medical Social Worker to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be pivotal in delivering holistic care to patients through direct social work services, including casework, groupwork, and counseling. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and their families. Candidates with experience in family therapy will have the opportunity to manage a larger portfolio of therapy cases. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the mental health field, providing essential services to those in need.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's in Social Work or Family Therapy required.
• 5+ years experience preferred for Senior Medical Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services in the Medical Social Work Department.
• Provide direct social work services including casework and counseling.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Counseling

Casework

Groupwork

Family Therapy

Education

Master Degree in Social Work

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Family Therapy

Job description

Company description:

Institute of Mental Health

Job description:

Challenges

You will be responsible for the delivery of services in the Medical Social Work Department, while working closely with other multi-disciplinary professionals to pursue holistic care for patients. You will provide direct social work services, including casework, groupwork, counseling, making home-visits, conducting assessment interviews on patients and their family members and also conducting family psycho-education programmes. Candidates with family therapy experience will take on a larger portfolio of therapy cases.

Requirements

• Master / Bachelor Degree in Social Work or Family Therapy
• Those with experience in children/addiction/mental health services or programmes will be preferred
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
• For those who are applying for the position of Senior Medical Social Worker, you should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience