Medical Social Worker

National Skin Centre Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist skin treatment facility in Singapore is looking for a skilled social worker to manage patient casework and provide psychoeducation. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate patient support, developing community outreach programs, and conducting workshops. The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma in Social Work with clinical skills in assessment and counselling. This role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care and community health.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or relevant qualifications with 2 years of experience.
• Candidates with counseling qualifications gain an advantage.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment and casework.

Responsibilities

• Manage casework and assess patients with skin conditions.
• Collaborate with teams for financial assistance referrals.
• Conduct and evaluate support groups and outreach programs.

Skills

Clinical skills in assessment

Intervention skills

Counselling skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Job description

Company description: National Skin Centre

Job description:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Casework management and support with biopsychosocial-spiritual assessment & intervention of patients with skin conditions
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to refer patients to suitable NSC programmes for financial assistance
• Participate or assist in developing, conducting and evaluating patients' support groups and community outreach programmes
• Deliver psychoeducation to patients, families, staff and members of public through workshops & seminars
• Participate in organisation/department initiatives and projects

Job Requirements

• Degree in Social Work/ Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work with 2 years of social work experience
• Candidates with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling will have an added advantage
• Effective clinical skills in assessment, intervention, casework and counselling