Medical Social Worker (Government Healthcare / Community, Casework) #HDC

Job purpose :

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Medical Social Worker is responsible for the overall social services, which seek to promote the psychosocial well-being of the residents and address the concerns of family members during the residents’ stay.

Key Responsibilites

• Psychosocial assessment - assessing strength and resilience of the resident, family, and social support systems to help the resident
• Counselling for residents and family members – for situations in which residents suffer from poor mental states (e.g. depression, anxiety) and coping and adjustment difficulties as well as financial issues
• Financial assessment and fund management - identifying and referring cases for financial assistance
• Referral Services and Discharge Planning – working together with medical, nursing and other allied health staff to : (i) assess new cases referred from Agency for Integrated Care or other sources for suitability, (ii) develop and implement the post discharge plan.
• Supervise team of medical social workers and social work assistants.
• Any ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements :