Senior Medical Social Worker

Medihelp247; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social worker to provide financial counselling and support to patients and their families. In this role, you will coordinate assessments, review social aspects of care, and facilitate family discussions regarding financial considerations. You will also manage a case management team, guiding their professional development while ensuring the best outcomes for residents. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals needing support. Join a forward-thinking organization that values compassion and teamwork, and help shape the future of patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in social work or related fields.
• Degree in Social Work or a similar discipline is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial counselling and assess patient needs upon admission.
• Coordinate assessments and support families with discharge options.
• Manage and supervise case management team effectively.

Skills

Financial Counselling

Assessment Coordination

Social Work

Case Management

Counselling

Education

Degree in Social Work or related discipline

Job description

Duties

1. Provide financial counselling upon admission.
2. Co-ordinate an assessment onsite of patient to assess nursing/rehab status/behavioural and any social concerns.
3. Review social aspects in ward with regards to activity participation, visitors and befriending, financial consideration status, etc.
4. Provide therapy/nursing/medical/social recommendations and support family and resident to complete home discharge or other care options.
5. Review supporting documents for referral to other care options and seek financial assistance for home equipping as recommended by therapist where required.
6. Provide counselling to patients with psychosocial issues.
7. Facilitate family conference for discussion on financial considerations, if necessary.
8. Work with Nursing team to review care to residents and understand their social situation.
9. Work with resident or next-of-kin on financial considerations (e.g. Government Means Test subsidy).
10. Review cases and facilitate meetings for Medifund cases.
11. Apply for financial assistance (e.g. Means Test, Medifund, IDAPE, ELDERSHIELD, MFEC).
12. Update residents’ profile and movement in database.
13. Manage and supervise team members in case management team.
14. Guide on the professional development of team members.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Social Work or related discipline.
2. At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Interested and qualified applicants, please send your resume to [e-mail].

Ivy Yong Shi Mei

Personnel EA License No.: R2198995

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (EA Licence No.: 99C4599)

Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri office hour

Salary Range:

$4000-7000