Medical Social Worker

ST ANDREW'S MISSION HOSPITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced Social Worker to interview and counsel residents on medico-social and financial challenges. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting and a degree in Social Work. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating with healthcare professionals, and maintaining case records. The role requires a Registered Social Worker accredited by the Singapore Association of Social Workers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant work and supervisory experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Registered Social Worker accredited by Singapore Association of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

• Interview and counsel residents to resolve medico-social and financial issues.
• Conduct basic assessments for patient admission.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals for patient management.
• Liaise with organizations for residents' needs.
• Maintain computerized case records.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling

Liaising with agencies

Case management

Social work

Education

Degree in Social Work/Post Graduate Diploma

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Interview and counsel residents and their families to help them alleviate or resolve their medico-social and financial issues by:

   • Screening the social background of all new applicants and identifying potential cases that need assistance (financial and/or social).

   • Liaising with government and voluntary agencies when there are areas of needs.

   • Seeking financial support for residents who are unable to pay for nursing home stay.

2. Ensure healthy bed occupancy and conduct basic assessment of suitability of patients/candidates to be admitted into nursing home.

3. Joint consultation with medical staff, nurses, other healthcare professionals to discuss plans for total patient management. Participate in patient care conference and family conference.

4. Liaise with organisations that provide services (e.g. public assistance, home rehabilitation care services) to meet the needs of the residents and their families.

5. Apply for Medifund Assistance and/or other financial assistance for cases that need such help.

6. Maintain computerized case records and statistics on residents. The records kept include individuals who have been rejected by family or burnt-out cases.

7. Field work involving visiting residents at wards, job placement workplaces, institutions, other social agencies to help patients alleviate or resolve their financial-social problems.

8. Prepare social and other related reports for management and other related institutions/agencies on request by the ED/Head of MSW.

9. Undertake to be well informed on government guidelines on healthcare and social services available within the community as well as the latest in the field of social work.

10. Initiate new support services for ex-residents and/or caregivers.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Assist with work distribution within the department.

2. Supervise, coach and appraise the MSW department staff.

3. Participate in the training/orientation of new staff and volunteers.

4. Participate in internal and/or external committee/workgroup activities as well as research work as directed by the Senior MSW or the ED.

5. Cover the duties of the other staff (MSW, MSWA) in their absence.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Social Work/Post Graduate Diploma

• Minimum 5 years relevant work and supervisory experience, preferably in a healthcare setting

(B) PROFESSIONAL LICENCE

• Registered Social Worker accredited by Singapore Association of Social Workers