Medical Social Worker (MSW, Contract Part-Time)

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

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a part-time social worker to provide counselling and case management in a fast-paced environment focused on children’s and women’s health. Candidates should possess a recognized degree in Social Work and have strong empathy and resilience skills. The role involves assessing the needs of patients and acting as a liaison for their families.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work is essential.
• Candidates should be empathetic and non-judgmental.
• Ability to handle emotional and health crises.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Ability to multi-task

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 Part-Time Contract position.