Medical Social Worker

Job Description

Care Management and Counselling

Admission
Independently assess social and financial situation of potential residents and families to determine suitability for nursing home placement. Provide pre-admission financial counselling and coordinate admissions.

Psychosocial Assessment
Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, including coping, strengths, risks, and support systems. Take lead responsibility for monitoring psychosocial well-being within assigned wards.

Counselling
Provide counselling and psychosocial interventions to residents and families with identified needs.

Facilitation
Lead family conferences (e.g. Advance Care Planning, care discussions, financial matters) and manage complex family dynamics.

RiskAssessment
Identify, assess, and manage risks (e.g. self-harm, behavioural concerns, family-related risks), exercising professional judgement and accountability.

FinancialAssessment & Assistance
Conduct financial assessments and guide applications for assistance schemes(e.g. Medifund, MFEC, AIC LTCS), including complex cases.

Programme Implementation
Support departmental initiatives, resident engagement activities, and contribute to service improvements.

Discharge Planning
Lead discharge planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safe and appropriate transitions of care.

Information & Referral
Independently assess and link residents and caregivers with suitable community resources.

Documentation & Reporting
Maintain clear, professional, and accountable case documentation and reports.

Job Requirements

Educational level

Degree in Social Work/Graduate Diploma in Social Work

Experience level

• Experience in case work, client engagement, or social service delivery
• Demonstrated ability to conduct psychosocial assessments and develop and implement intervention plans independently.
• Experience managing complex psychosocial cases is an advantage
• Familiarity with community resources and inter-agency coordination

General Requirements

• Willing and keen to work with elderly
• Able to work independently and work in a multidisciplinary team
• Good written communication skills
• Ability to speak dialects is an advantage
• Familiarity with the following systems (HMNT, MFEC, Medifund) is an advantage