Medical Social Worker (Community Based)

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Medical Social Worker to join our care team. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the psychosocial well-being of our residents and their caregivers. You will take ownership of conducting in-depth assessments, coordinating care plans, and providing interventions that promote dignity, comfort, and holistic well-being for our elders.

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

. Team player with good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

. Good knowledge of Microsoft office.

. Able to work independently.

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.