Senior Social Worker (COMIT, Mental Health/Dementia) | Bedok - YZ11

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Senior Social Worker responsible for assessing care needs and developing tailored care plans for clients with mental illness. The role involves collaboration with healthcare professionals and supervision of junior staff, ensuring holistic care delivery. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience in mental health and dementia care, along with relevant academic qualifications. This position offers opportunities to influence community mental health positively and contribute to professional development.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mental health and dementia care.
• Able to travel and conduct home visits within the designated service boundary.
• Experience with case management practices for individuals with mental illnesses and dementia.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and families.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Mental health care

Case management

Group work

Community engagement

Education

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

Relevant Allied Health Qualifications

Job description

Senior Social Worker

• Salary: $5,000 ~ $6,000
• Working hours: Mon - Fri | 9am - 6pm
• Location: Bedok , Chai Chee drive

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.

Job Description

• 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

• 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.
• Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Social Work, or Nursing or Relevant Allied Health Qualifications
• Able to travel and conduct home visits within the designated service boundary.
• Experience with case management practices for individuals with mental illnesses and dementia.

Interested applicants, WA your resume to [phone] or email your resume to [e-mail].