Medical Social Worker (1-year Contract)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Social Worker to provide counselling and case management for patients in a fast-paced environment focused on women’s and children’s health. The ideal candidate has a recognized degree in Social Work and strong interpersonal skills. This is a 1-year contract position.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a resilient and empathetic disposition.
• Highly driven with a passion for social work in healthcare.
• Ability to work independently while being a trustworthy resource.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and case management for patients.
• Conduct risk assessments for patients and families.
• Serve as a liaison and resource for patients and families.

Skills

Resilience

Independence

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Education

Recognized Degree in Social Work

Job description

You will work in a fast-paced healthcare environment pertaining to children’s and women’s health issues. You will participate in an interdisciplinary setting to provide counselling and case management, as well as to conduct risk assessments of patients and their families in financial, emotional and health crises. You will be the liaison and resource person for patients and their families.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Recognized Degree in Social Work
• A disposition that is resilient, independent, trustworthy and mature, yet empathetic and non-judgmental
• A highly driven, dedicated and passionate with special interest to practice social work in a healthcare setting
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment

This is a 1-year contract position.