Principal Medical Social Worker

Location: NovenaJob Category: Allied HealthPosting Date: 7 Nov 2025Job ResponsibilitiesProvide 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 RequirementsBachelor’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.