Join Our Team as a Medical Social Worker!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families? Do you have the skills to provide compassionate care and support? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Medical Social Worker at the National Healthcare Group Polyclinics (NHGP).

🌟 Principal Purpose

Your role will be crucial in ensuring that quality medical social work services are delivered in alignment with our vision, mission, and strategic objectives. You will focus on core skills for assessment and intervention to meet the needs of patients in primary care, providing comprehensive, coordinated, and continuing care that complements other health professionals and community partners.

🌟 What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• The chance to work with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
• Competitive salary and benefits package

📝 Key Responsibilities

1. Clinical - Casework & Counselling 

• Provide end-to-end person-centered case management and counselling support.
• Engage patients and their significant others in a therapeutic manner to identify and understand their needs.
• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments and formulate care plans collaboratively.
• Manage complex cases under supervision, including crisis interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and participate in case discussions.
• Initiate referrals to community partners to mobilize resources for patients and families.
• Document timely in the NeMSW and EMR systems.
• Conduct case reviews and manage case terminations appropriately.

2. Education, Research/Improvement and Administration 

• Attend supervision sessions with your clinical supervisor.
• Participate in departmental projects and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in continuing professional education activities.
• Perform CARE duties during civil emergencies.

🔍 Skills Crucial to Success in This Role!

• 🌱 Keen interest in primary care medical social work
• 🗣️ Proficient in written/spoken English with the ability to speak local languages and dialects
• ❤️ Compassionate and able to demonstrate empathy
• 🔍 Resourceful, able to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• 🚀 Self-motivated with high initiative
• 💬 Good communication and interpersonal skills
• 📊 Good analytical skills
• 🗂️ Good administrative and organizational skills
• 💻 Computer literacy is required
• 🌍 Willingness to work at different polyclinic locations from time to time

🎓 Preferred Qualifications & Experience!

• 🕒 At least 1-2 years of social work experience; experience in a healthcare setting will be an advantage
• 📚 Bachelor of Arts with Major in Social Work / Bachelor Degree in Social Work / Post-graduate Diploma in Social Work
• ✅ A registered Social Worker under the Singapore Association of Social Worker’s Social Work Accreditation Board

🌈 Why Join Us?

At NHGP, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can grow professionally and personally. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care to our community!

📅 Apply Now!

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role, please submit your application today. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!