We are looking for a Medical Social Worker to join the team.
As a Medical Social Worker, you are responsible for providing psychosocial support for elders and caregivers through in-depth assessment, case management and multi-disciplinary approach to facilitate care and maximise elders’ dignity.
Responsibilities:
Care Coordination/Management
• Management of caseload requiring social work intervention within stipulated response time in assigned setting.
• Conduct BPSS assessment, case management and coordination of care for referred elders and caregivers.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professionals to promote well-being of elders and caregivers through multidisciplinary meeting (MDM).
• Develop and coordinate discharge planning process for potential elders in transitioning from SLEC to other services if appropriate.
• Provide community case management services and make appropriate referrals to other agencies when required.
• Participate in case discussions.
• Carry out relevant tasks as assigned by clinical supervisor and/or Head of Department.
Programme
• Support and co-facilitate therapeutic groupwork/programs for elders and caregivers as appropriate to their needs.
• Facilitate ACP conversations when appropriate.
Admin
• Facilitate and prepare reports for financial assistance applications such as Medifund, Subsidy Deviation etc.
• Ensure proper documentation of case files, referrals and other related documents for case management and audit purposes.
• Contribute to half-yearly statistical report for funded program.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives/projects.
• Sourcing community support networks and programmes for the benefits of our elders.
Interpersonal
• Ability to converse in local languages to be able to communicate with clients.
• Team player with good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Able to work independently.
Job Requirements:
• Degree / Graduate Diploma in Social Work.
• Minimal 2 years of direct social work experience.
• Prior work with elders in a community or healthcare setting would be advantageous.
