Senior/Assistant Senior Social Worker (COMIT)

Filos Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Singapore is seeking a dedicated professional to manage mental health programmes. The role includes assessing care needs, developing individualized plans, and supervising a team. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and experience in mental health care along with strong communication skills. This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact within the community.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mental health and dementia care.
• Demonstrated competencies in case management, programme development, and community engagement.
• Prior supervisory experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Manage COMIT post-discharge programmes and monitor client progress.
• Deliver psychotherapy and conduct mental health talks.
• Supervise the COMIT team through supervision sessions.
• Plan and facilitate group work sessions.

Skills

Case management

Group work

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual abilities

Education

Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work

Nursing or Relevant Allied Health Qualifications

Job description

Job Summary

Purpose of job

• Assess the care needs of clients and caregivers living with mental illness and develop individualised care plans and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community partners and families to provide holistic, person-centered care.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff in managing casework and support services.

Key Responsibilities Areas

• Manage and coordinate COMIT post-discharge programmes in partnership with tertiary healthcare institutions, including monitoring clients’ progress and programme outcomes.
• Conduct client and caregiver assessments using the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual (BPSS) model to develop and implement individualized care plans and interventions.
• Deliver psychotherapy and conduct mental health talks for clients and caregivers.
• Build and maintain strong networks with stakeholders and community partners to address service gaps and improve care accessibility.
• Supervise the COMIT team through individual and group supervision sessions.
• Promote ongoing training and professional development of team members, aligned with AIC Mental Health Competency Framework.
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate group work sessions for clients and caregivers.
• To undertake any duties as assigned by the Head, Community Mental Health and the Executive Director.

Requirements

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mental health and dementia care, with demonstrated competencies in case management, group work, programme development, and community engagement.
• Prior supervisory experience will be an added advantage.

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, or

Nursing or Relevant Allied Health Qualifications

Others

Willingness to travel and conduct home visits within the designated service boundary.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of case management practices for individuals with mental illnesses and dementia.
• Familiarity with current trends and developments in the health and social care sectors.
• Effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities and knowledge of dialects will be an added advantage.

Please send in your CV with expected salary to [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.