Medical Social Worker – Care Coordination & Counseling

HCA Hospice Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Hospice Limited in Singapore seeks a dedicated Medical Social Work professional to coordinate financial assistance and liaise with housing, shelter, legal and ethical agencies. You will provide counselling to patients and families and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life for patients and families.

You will also participate in community programmes to raise awareness of HCA’s work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Medical Social Work or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Case management and counselling skills.
• Preferably someone who is professional, a good team worker and keen learner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial assistance and liaise with agencies on housing, shelter, legal and ethical issues and care related issues.
• Provide counselling to patients and families.
• Be part of the multidisciplinary team to improve the quality of life for patients and families.
• Participate in community programmes to create awareness of HCA’s work to the community and institutions/ agencies.

Skills

Case management

Counselling

Teamwork

Keen learner

Education

Degree in Medical Social Work or equivalent

Job description

HCA Hospice Limited in Singapore seeks a dedicated Medical Social Work professional to coordinate financial assistance and liaise with housing, shelter, legal and ethical agencies. You will provide counselling to patients and families and work as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life for patients and families.

You will also participate in community programmes to raise awareness of HCA’s work.