JOB SUMMARY
To provide case management and counselling to members under psychiatric rehabilitation for recovery and re-integration into the community.
KEY DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES
- Caring and providing support for 30 residential / daycare cases.
- Providing rehabilitative counselling / initiating referrals / organizing family sessions / making home visits for residential / daycare cases when required.
- Active cases must be seen on a weekly basis. For non-active cases, each case must be reviewed at least once a month and the Review & Admissions Committee once in every three months.
- Interviewing and making assessments on individuals / families who seek admission to the Centre.
- Consulting and discussing with the Manager when cases involve disciplinary measures and when encountering any difficulties.
- Consulting and discussing cases recommended for discharge with Review & Admissions Committee, exploring discharge plan and seeking their approval before discharge.
- Attending Review & Admissions Committee Meetings, Staff Meetings, Case Consultations, Case Conferences, etc.
- Maintaining documentations and records for services provided to cases.
- Assisting in other duties and functions assigned by the Manager and/or Deputy Director/ Director.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or related field
- At least 2 years of relevant experience
- Passion to work with persons with mental health issues
- Patience and compassion, microskills in listening
- Knowledge in psychiatric rehabilitation and case management skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player
