Senior Social Worker

Job Summary

Purpose of job

• Assess the care needs of clients and caregivers living with mental illness and develop individualised care plans and interventions.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community partners and families to provide holistic, person-centered care.
• Provide supervision and guidance to junior staff in managing casework and support services.

Key Responsibilities Areas

• Manage and coordinate COMIT post-discharge programmes in partnership with tertiary healthcare institutions, including monitoring clients’ progress and programme outcomes.
• Conduct client and caregiver assessments using the Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual (BPSS) model to develop and implement individualized care plans and interventions.
• Deliver psychotherapy and conduct mental health talks for clients and caregivers.
• Build and maintain strong networks with stakeholders and community partners to address service gaps and improve care accessibility.
• Supervise the COMIT team through individual and group supervision sessions.
• Promote ongoing training and professional development of team members, aligned with AIC Mental Health Competency Framework.
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate group work sessions for clients and caregivers.
• To undertake any duties as assigned by the Head, Community Mental Health and the Executive Director.

Requirements

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mental health and dementia care, with demonstrated competencies in case management, group work, programme development, and community engagement.
• Prior supervisory experience will be an added advantage.

Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, or

Nursing or Relevant Allied Health Qualifications

Willingness to travel and conduct home visits within the designated service boundary.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of case management practices for individuals with mental illnesses and dementia.
• Familiarity with current trends and developments in the health and social care sectors.
• Effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities and knowledge of dialects will be an added advantage.

Please send in your CV with expected salary to ***email_hidden***

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.