Medical Social Worker (MSW Dept, Contract)

KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their team in Singapore. The role involves providing counseling and case management for patients and families facing health and emotional crises. Candidates are required to have a recognized degree in Social Work, exhibit a resilient and empathetic disposition, and possess the ability to navigate a fast-paced healthcare environment. This is a full-time contract position offering a vital opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a resilient and mature disposition.
• Must have a special interest in practicing social work within healthcare.
• Ability to handle emotional, financial, and health crises.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and case management in a healthcare environment.
• Conduct risk assessments of patients and families.
• Act as a liaison and resource for patients and families.

Skills

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Trustworthiness

Independence

Education

Recognized Degree in Social Work

Job description

Internal 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 Full-time Contract position.