Senior/Assistant Senior Social Worker (COMIT)

FILOS COMMUNITY SERVICES LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health service provider in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to assess client care needs and develop tailored care plans. Responsibilities include managing post-discharge programmes, conducting assessments, and supervising the team. Candidates should possess relevant experience in mental health care alongside qualifications in Social Work or Nursing. This role offers an opportunity to contribute positively to community mental health.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mental health and dementia care.
• Prior supervisory experience is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel and conduct home visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate COMIT post-discharge programmes.
• Conduct client and caregiver assessments.
• Deliver psychotherapy and conduct mental health talks.
• Build networks with stakeholders and community partners.
• Supervise the COMIT team and promote team training.
• Plan and evaluate group work sessions.

Skills

Case management practices

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of mental health

Group work

Education

Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Nursing or Relevant Allied Health Qualifications

Job description

Job Summary

Assess the care needs of clients and caregivers living with mental illness and develop individualized 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.