JOB SUMMARY

The Social Worker (Mental Health) is responsible for facilitating change and improving lives for individuals, families, community facing transitional challenges through the provision of casework and counselling.

RESPONSIBILITIES / MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

• Conduct casework management, including gathering information, conducting psycho-social assessment, identifying common needs and goals for intervention
• Provide case work and counselling to persons with mental health conditions, dementia and their caregivers
• Plan, organise and implement community outreach activities, programmes and group work
• Perform evaluation and prepare reports for administrative investigation and intervention programmes
• Provide information and referral services to link clients to appropriate social services
• Participate in research

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Accredited as Registered Social Worker with Singapore Association of Social Workers would be an advantage
• Prior experience as a social worker would be an advantage

COMPETENCIES:

• People-oriented and have good interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Analytical ability & problem-solving skills
• Committed and can-do attitude
• Effective report writing skills
• Team Player