Medical Social Worker (Family Therapy)

Changi General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Singapore is seeking a qualified professional to provide case management and individual psychodynamic therapy. The ideal candidate should have a Degree in Social Work and at least 2 years of experience in a mental health setting. Core responsibilities include conducting therapeutic groups and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare or mental health setting.
• Preferably a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with Social Work Accreditation Board.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to patients receiving therapy.
• Conduct Psycho-education Groups and facilitate Therapeutic Groups.
• Engage in quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Counselling skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

Graduate Diploma or Master in Family Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to patients who are receiving therapy from the psychodynamic service in Changi General Hospital.

• Assist in the assessment of patients referred to the service.

• Work with referring agencies and the Psychodynamic team.

• Provide individual Psychodynamic Therapy for patients.

• Conduct Psycho-education Groups and facilitate Therapeutic Groups, including but not limited to the CGH Options Group and Therapeutic Community.

• Monitor the progress of patients in the service.

• Work with the Psychodynamic Team and the Department of Psychological Medicine to enhance the provision of care to patients within the service.

• Engage in quality improvement and research activities to generate new or applied knowledge for practice, develop protocols and standards in practice areas.

• Engage in continual learning, professional sharing to stay current and relevant in practice.

• Represent the department in inter-department and/or inter-agency work to provide MSW expertise as well as recommendations for patient care from the psychodynamic perspective.

• Provide administrative support and assist the service director or his/her designate in the running of the service.

Requirements

• Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work and Graduate Diploma or Master in Family Therapy;

• At least 2 years of experience in healthcare or mental health setting; or

• 2 years of specialist clinical work in social services sector

• Preferably a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with Social Work Accreditation Board.

• Good counselling and communication skills.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.