Senior Social Worker (Mental Health & Dementia Care)

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

Job summary

A community health service provider in Singapore is looking for a Senior Social Worker to assess care needs and develop individualised care plans for clients with mental illness. The candidate will also supervise a team, collaborate with professionals, and foster community partnerships. Required qualifications include 3-5 years of experience in mental health, and a relevant degree in Social Work or Allied Health. The role offers a salary range of $5,000 to $6,000.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in mental health and dementia care.
• Demonstrated competencies in case management and group work.
• Able to travel and conduct home visits.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs of clients and caregivers living with mental illness.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Supervise the COMIT team and facilitate group sessions.

Skills

Case management

Program development

Community engagement

Group work

Psychotherapy

Education

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

Nursing or 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].