Principal Medical Social Worker

Job Responsibilities

• Provide medical social services to patients and their families to help them manage social, psychological, and financial challenges arising from illness.
• Deliver social work interventions, including counselling, emotional support, and practical assistance tailored to individual and family needs.
• Supervise and support senior social workers and other team members, ensuring quality and consistency in service delivery.
• Lead and guide the planning, organization, and coordination of support programmes, fostering continuous learning and development.
• Facilitate service delivery improvements at both organizational and national levels through collaboration and strategic input.
• Assist the Head of Department in ensuring the smooth operation and ongoing enhancement of medical social services.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Master’s Degree in Social Work (or with a major in Social Work).
• Practising Social Worker Accreditation by the Singapore Association of Social Workers (SASW).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong social casework intervention skills.
• Proficient in counselling techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates self-awareness and effectively uses personal insight to facilitate positive change in patients, families, and team dynamics.
• Skilled in mentoring and guiding junior staff.

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