Sr/ Medical Social Worker*

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System in Singapore seeks a qualified Social Worker to provide bio-psychosocial assessments and interventions aligned with clinical standards. The role requires direct patient care and specialised clinical skills.

You will supervise Medical Social Workers and staff, ensuring practice standards are met, and you will undertake and lead projects within the department.

Qualifications

• Recognised MA/BA/PGDip in Social Work from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant social work experience.
• Accreditation as Registered Social Worker with SWAAB required.

Responsibilities

• Provide bio-psychosocial assessment and intervention in patient care per clinical standards.
• Deliver specialised clinical skills in direct care.
• Supervise and appraise Medical Social Workers, Executives and staff on standards of practice.
• Undertake and lead unit projects.

Skills

Clinical skills

Supervision

Project leadership

Education

Master of Arts in Social Work

Master of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Job Description

• Provide bio-psychosocial assessment and intervention in management of patient care that meets best practices in clinical standards
• Provide specialised clinical skills in direct care
• Supervise and appraise Medical Social Workers, Executives and support staff on standards of practice delivery
• Undertake and lead projects

• Recognised Masters of Arts, Bachelor of Arts or Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work. Master of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Work from a Recognized Institute of Higher Learning or University
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Accreditation as Registered Social Worker with the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB) required