Medical Social Worker (Senior Post Available)

Allied Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Continuous Learning & Development

Positive Working Environment

Job summary

Allied Search Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Senior Medical Social Worker to assess psychosocial impacts of medical conditions and provide counselling and crisis support to patients and their families. You will work with a interdisciplinary team to plan holistic care and to facilitate access to community resources, including housing and transport.

The role emphasizes caregiver support, discharge planning, and maintaining confidential records.

Qualifications

• Assess the psychological, emotional, social, economic, and physical impact of a patient’s medical condition on their lives.
• Provide counselling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans addressing holistic needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial impact of a patient’s medical condition.
• Provide counselling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Help patients and families access community resources (financial assistance, housing, transportation, healthcare).
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop holistic care plans.
• Support caregivers and their needs related to illness.
• Assist with discharge planning to ensure safe transitions home or to another care setting.
• Maintain confidential records of interactions with patients and families.

Skills

Counselling

Crisis intervention

Emotional support

Caregiver support

Discharge planning

Education

Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

• Comprehensive Employee Benefits

• Continuous Learning & Development

• Positive Working Environment

As a Medical Social Worker (Senior Post Available), you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assess the psychological, emotional, social, economic, and physical impact of a patient's medical condition on their lives.

• Provide counselling, crisis intervention, and emotional support to patients and their families.

• Help patients and families to access and utilize community resources, such as financial assistance, housing, transportation, and healthcare services.

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop treatment plans that address the patient's holistic needs.

• Provide support and resources for caregivers, recognizing the impact of illness on families.

• Assist with discharge planning, ensuring a safe and smooth transition back home or to another care setting.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records of their interactions with patients and families.

Requirements:

• Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work or equivalent field.

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