Medical Social Worker

Recruit Express Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Medical Social Worker for contract work in Singapore. The ideal candidate will manage patient care, advocate for their well-being, and facilitate group sessions to enhance community support. Responsibilities include developing community programs and providing clinical supervision. Candidates should have a degree in social work and relevant experience in case management. This role emphasizes collaboration and engagement with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Degree in Social Work from a recognized institution.
• Experience in case management in healthcare settings.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and advocacy for patients.
• Conduct group work sessions for community support.
• Develop and implement community programs.
• Guide and supervise interns and support staff.

Skills

End-to-end case management

Advocacy

Group facilitation

Community engagement

Clinical supervision

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Medical Social Worker, Community Care (Locum/Contract) *WEST* #HZT

Community Care Medical Social Workers (MSW) are responsible for the assessment and management of patients referred for social work services by the Community Care Team and Community Health Posts. They will also participate in multi-disciplinary meetings as needed to provide consultative services and identify patients requiring MSW input.

Clinical Duties

• Provide end-to-end case management support and appropriate level of care through assessment, care planning, interventions and evaluation of care, including complex, specialized and high risk cases
• Advocate for the wellbeing of patients and beneficiaries

Group Work

• Plan, lead and facilitate group work sessions independently and build social support systems for target groups
• Reach out to individuals and/or target groups who may benefit from group work
• Support the lead in the planning of group work evaluation

Community Work

• Assist in planning and implementation of existing and/or new programmes which enhanced psychosocial well-being of the community
• Participate in programme and activities evaluation
• Deliver public education talks with guidance
• Network with targeted community partner

Programme/Project Development and Implementation

• Assist in the development and implementation of programmes
• Lead department programme/project to improve the quality of care and services of patients and caregivers
• Participate in inter-department programme/project to improve the quality of care and services of patients and caregivers

Education/ Clinical Supervision

• Participate in developmental programmes, learning opportunities and supervision for personal and professional growth
• Provide guidance and training to interns support staff and junior MSWs
• Provide clinical supervision to fieldwork interns and support staffAssist to organise, coordinate and provide continuing education to department and inter-department colleagues and community partners
• Assist to conduct talks, professional workshops and seminars