Impactful Mental Health Social Worker (Sessional)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for a Social Worker role focused on Psycho-social and Mental Health services. You will assess clients, provide counseling, and collaborate with families and communities to support wellbeing.

The position requires a National Senior Certificate/Matric, a recognized bachelor’s degree in social work, and SACSSP registration. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, participate in referrals, and help with reports, training, and program

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus a recognized bachelor’s degree in social work.
• Registration with SACSSP as a social worker.
• Knowledge of policies, guidelines and legislation in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide psycho-social and Mental Health services to patients and families.
• Psycho-social assessment and screening of patients and families.
• Home visits and counseling; casework, group work and multidisciplinary team participation.
• Assist with court referrals and student training; report writing and record keeping.
• Ensure privacy and confidentiality; support program administration and development.

Skills

Good communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Negotiation

Counseling

Basic computer literacy

Education

National Senior Certificate/Matric + bachelor in social work

SACSSP registration as social worker

Job description

The Department of Health in Gauteng invites applications for a Social Worker role focused on Psycho-social and Mental Health services. You will assess clients, provide counseling, and collaborate with families and communities to support wellbeing.

The position requires a National Senior Certificate/Matric, a recognized bachelor’s degree in social work, and SACSSP registration. You will work in a multi-disciplinary team, participate in referrals, and help with reports, training, and program