Remote Senior Social Worker - Clinical Case Manager Lead

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 540,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Remote work from home

Professional development support

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a fully remote role serving clients from Cape Town, Western Cape. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide counseling via telehealth, supporting diverse clients while maintaining high professional standards.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, mentor juniors, and advocate for clients to access resources. The position offers flexible schedules and remote-first operations, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Registered Social Worker with SACSSP.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive social work experience with a focus on case management and clinical practice.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions and counseling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify client needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans and interventions.
• Provide counseling and therapeutic support via virtual platforms.
• Advocate for clients to access resources within Cape Town and beyond.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Facilitate online support groups and psychoeducational workshops.
• Maintain confidential, accurate client records per ethical and legal standards.
• Stay updated with current social work practices and community resources.
• Mentor junior social workers and interns.
• Respond empathetically to crisis situations via remote channels.

Skills

Virtual communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Remote work autonomy

Case management

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

SACSSP registration

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Electronic record-keeping systems

Office software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Social Worker for a fully remote role serving clients from Cape Town, Western Cape. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and provide counseling via telehealth, supporting diverse clients while maintaining high professional standards.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, mentor juniors, and advocate for clients to access resources. The position offers flexible schedules and remote-first operations, with ongoing