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Medical Social Worker, HQ

Medical Social Worker, HQ

St Luke’s ElderCareSingapore
17 days ago
Job description

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.
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