Senior / Medical Social Worker

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a professional to provide counselling and psychosocial support to patients and their families. The role involves assisting patients with financial applications and referrals while ensuring successful integration back into the community. Ideal candidates should possess a Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work and have a keen interest in clinical settings. This position is integral to enhancing patient care and support.

Qualifications

• Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work is mandatory.
• Interest in working in a clinical setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling and psychosocial support to patients and their families.
• Assist patients in financial assistance applications and referrals.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for patient integration.
• Initiate support programmes and train staff on psychosocial aspects.

Education

Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Overview

You will provide counselling and psychosocial support to patients and their families. You will assist patients in financial assistance applications and relevant referrals to community partners. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the successful integration of patients back into the community. You will also initiate and implement support programmes, as well as provide training to staff on the psychosocial aspects of illnesses.

Responsibilities

• You will provide counselling and psychosocial support to patients and their families.
• You will assist patients in financial assistance applications and relevant referrals to community partners.
• You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the successful integration of patients back into the community.
• You will initiate and implement support programmes, as well as provide training to staff on the psychosocial aspects of illnesses.

Requirements

• Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work
• Keen interest to work in a clinical setting