Senior Social Worker (COMIT)

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.

Qualifications:

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

Nursing or Relevant Allied Health Qualifications

Others:

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 protected]

Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.