299 Mental Health Services jobs in Singapore

Drive Impact. Advocate for Change. Empower Lives.

Be the voice of support and change in the community. You’ll work closely with individuals and families to strengthen relationships, promote resilience, and build inclusive communities.

What You’ll Do
Provide casework, counselling, and intervention planning for clients and families.
Advocate for clients through collaboration with partner agencies and community networks.
Develop and lead group work and community programmes to empower individuals.
Contribute to practice improvements and service development initiatives.

Degree in Social Work or Counselling (eligible for registration with the Social Work Accreditation Board preferred).
Minimum 1 year of casework and risk assessment experience.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Social Worker works in the field of Social Work. He/She is qualified and trained to provide interventions and programs, perform community development work and uplift the professional practice in Social Work. He/She conducts casework and group work as well as implements and evaluates community development activities and programs to address service gaps in the community. He/She provides supervision to his subordinates.

A team player who is committed and service-oriented, the Social Worker works in institutional settings, communities, social service agencies, and hospitals. He also works in collaboration with other agencies and ministries in the course of his work.

• Perform stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
• Conduct needs and intake assessments.
• Perform case and care planning and goal setting.
• Implement case and care plans and interventions.
• Review casework interventions for improvements.
• Conduct closure of cases upon achieving sustainable service outcomes for clients, families and communities.
• Maintain case notes and documents and prepare social reports.
• Plan, facilitate and evaluate group work interventions.
• Support, implement and evaluate community development initiatives.
• Plan, implement and evaluate programmes to address service gaps.
• Guide volunteers and placement students in their work.
• Support professional development of staff within the organisation.
• Participate in research to uplift the professional practice in social work.
• Identify areas of improvement in models of care and service delivery based on evidence-based practices.
• Respond to crisis situations based on organisational standard operating procedures.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff and interns (for Senior Social Worker).

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Social Work or Graduate Diploma in Social Work recognised by the Social Work Accreditation and Advisory Board (SWAAB)

• Qualify to be accredited as Registered Social Worker (RSW) or Registered Social Worker-Provisional (RSW-P) with SWAAB

Roles & Responsibilities

· Conduct case management, work and counselling support and group work for residents under your care

· Conceive intervention plan and execution which can effect positive change in residents

· Work closely with MSF and other agencies on the overall rehabilitation of residents

· Prepare in-depth care plan and other mandatory monthly reports as required by MSF and other agencies

· Plans, executes, and evaluates programmes and services with the aim to improve the quality of life of residents

· Attend case conferences, presents cases for discussion on formal platforms such as departmental or inter-agencies meetings for the purpose of sharing and learning problem solving skills relating to social work

· Attends multi-disciplinary team meetings with medical staff, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals to discuss, propose and coordinate care plans for residents

· Development and enhancement of work process and administrative matters

· Any other duties assigned by Reporting Officer

Requirements

· Must possess degree or graduate diploma in Social Work.

· Must possess compassion, resourcefulness and be willing to work diligently to help in the rehabilitation of male destitute persons

· Registered with SASW Accreditation Board or SAC or SPS preferred with at least 2 years of experience. Fresh graduates are welcomed.

· Good report writing and interpersonal skills

· A good team player

· Willing and comfortable to work in an all-male institution

Work Location: 6 Buangkok Green (S)

COMPETENCY AND PROFICIENCY LEVEL

Must-Have Competencies

· Case and Care Planning – Level 3

· Casework Evaluation – Level 3

· Casework Intervention – Level 3

· Social Service Programme Evaluation – Level 3

· Social Service Programme Implementation – Level 3

· Stakeholder Management – Level 3

Good-To-Have Competencies

· Collaborative Practices Across Disciplines and Sectors – Level 3

· Diversity Awareness and Management – Level 3

· Emergency Response and Crisis Management – Level 3

· Ethics, Values and Legislation – Level 3

Critical Core Skills

· Communication - Intermediate

· Customer Orientation - Intermediate

· Collaboration - Intermediate

· Adaptability – Basic

· Decision Making – Basic

*For more information, please refer to Technical Skills and Competency (TSCs) and Critical Core Skills (CCSs) in Skills Framework for Social Service Industry via this website

Working Location: Telok Blangah (Day Care Centre 5 days work week)

Benefit:

• AWS
• Bonus x 2
• Lunch Provided
• Training & Development

Job purpose

• The Jobholder will provide direct social work case management, counselling to clients and their families, conducting social and financial assessment.
• Develop casework intervention plans, implementation and evaluation of programmes in order to help clients adapt to their limitations and assisting families with important decisions about their loved ones.
• Lastly uphold professionalism in social work and SSCH's care philosophy of personcentered care.

Duties and responsibilities

• Review applications from AIC. Interview client's and caregivers during enrolment into our programme/Home. Conducting Biopsychosocial assessment to assessing the strength and resilience of the client, families, and social support systems.
• Build rapport with residents/clients and their families. Maintain constant communication with clients while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them keep positive attitudes. And educating the family members on the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients and ways they can access internal and external resources.
• Provide casework management for our clients and coordination with external agencies such as hospitals and polyclinic for clients who require financial assistance for their medical appointments.
• Develop and implement individual care plans (ICP) for clients and provide therapeutic support as needed. – working with other multidisciplinary team (MDT) members.
• Execute the ICP and monitor progress. Develop and implement programmes and activities through a planned/structured manner that is aligned to SASCO values to meet the clients care needs.
• Coordinate with PT and OT departments to assist in helping clients feel comfortable and confident.
• Put up 6th monthly ICP review reports and monthly review records for clients.
• Evaluate existing, new and prospective clients based on their needs, desires and limitations.
• Update clients particulars and social report/review. Conduct casework evaluation, maintain case notes/documents.
• Person centred counselling for clients and/or families - counselling clients who suffer from poor mental health states (e.g. depression, anxiety), and coping and adjustment difficulties in their transition.
• Risk assessment - assessing risk of self-harm (e.g. suicide) and to others (e.g. family violence, elder abuse).
• Financial assessment and fund management and prepare periodic reports as required - identifying and referring cases for financial assistance (e.g. generate Means Test Subsidy Change Rate Report from MOH for invoices printing/Changed Subsidy report, IHDC Master
• Any other additional tasks assigned by the Management.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• A Degree in Social work, Registered Social Worker
• At least 4 years' social work experience
• Prior experience in residential setting for the elderly
• Have good knowledge of government financial schemes
• Ability to work with different groups, elderly, stake-holders
• Excellent written and inter-personal communication skills
• Generate reports and statistics as required by MSF

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

THKMC was incorporated on 13 October 2011 as a charity to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large, and achieved an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status on 18 November 2011. THKMC is the charitable arm of Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society, which lives by the mission - To Serve Mankind - to help anyone who needs help regardless of their race, religion, colour, language, creed and culture. THKMC today serves more than 70,000 beneficiaries through more than 70 programmes across five Services, which include Disability, Early Intervention for Children, Family, Seniors' Community, and Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Early Intervention for Children (EIC) Services helps equip children with motor, communication, social, self-help and cognitive skills. THK EIC involves structuring classes around small groups encompassing early childhood special education, social work and therapy support services to stimulate their adaptive functioning and school readiness skills.

Reports to: Head of Social Work Department / Assistant Director

Supervised by: Senior Social Worker / Head of Department

Interrelationships: Social Work Associate/Assistants, professional colleagues, clients and families

Role:

Conducts comprehensive client assessments to collect functional, environmental, bio- psycho-social, financial, employment, housing, and educational information as appropriate to develop a comprehensive case plan. The Social Worker maintains professional relationships with service users, acting as a guide, a support, an advocator and intermediary.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Undertake and write up assessments (reviewed by the Senior Social Worker) that meet specified standards and timescales;

- Conduct interviews with service users and their families to assess and review their situation

- Offer information and counselling support to service users' families;

- Organise and manage packages of support to enable children and their families to lead the fullest lives possible;

- Recommend and sometimes make decisions about the best course of action for a particular child and their family;

- Liaising with and make referrals to other agencies;

- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings;

- Maintain accurate records, update records and prepare reports for reporting to governing agencies and government mean-testing application;

- Participate in internal and external training, supervision and teams

- Minimum Degree or Post Graduate Qualifications in Social Work from recognised institutions

- 2 to 3 years of experience working with families and children preferred

Salary: up to $5000

Working Days & Hours: Mon-Fri Office Hours

Location: Sembawang/Buangkok

Job Description:

You will provide optimum psychosocial and emotional care to the patients so that they can cope better with their medical and living conditions. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary professionals as you pursue holistic care for patients and should be skilled in individual and group therapy. You will be involved in talks and workshops, supervision of social work undergraduates, networking with government and community agencies, and training and research. There is also the opportunity to be involved in planning and development of social work services, and social work policies and procedures.

Job Requirements: Min Degree in Social Work or similar w min 2 yrs of relevant experience

Interested candidates, please submit your resume to:

Ally Audrey Lok Xin Woon

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (Healthcare & Lifescience)

Company EA Licence number : 99C4599

Personnel EA License: R

Social Worker / Social Work Executive (FSC, Toa Payoh)

Roles & Responsibilities:

CASEWORK AND COUNSELLING

• Manage case referrals.
• Manage 25 active cases (mainly Group 2 cases) per quarter
• Conduct assessment, planning and intervention for cases.
• Conduct case conferences with partners.
• Participate in networking and case management meetings.
• Document and evaluate case outcomes.
• Develop and review appropriate intervention strategies.
• Ensure reports on cases are submitted in a timely manner.

INFORMATION AND TRIAGE

• Refer clients to appropriate agencies for further intervention.
• Part of the Intake & Triage Team to conduct intake assessments for new intakes based on the practice standards of the Code of Social Work Practice and Practice Guide.

COMMUNITY WORK

• Network with other organizations and stakeholders
• Community Needs Assessment.

GROUP WORK

• Be part of the programme team for 1 of the Group Work programmes conducted at the Family Service Centre

Requirements:

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Social Work
• Fresh graduates in Social Work are welcome to apply; previous experiences via internships or placements in related areas of work will be considered.
• Social Work education and understanding of social work values and ethics.
• Understanding of work with vulnerable populations i.e. low-income families
• A strong team player & builder
• Resilient and adaptable to change
• Reflective learner

Please use this link to apply for the role (it will direct you to a portal) -

Careers

Thank you for your interest and your application. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.

About Restorative Care Department:

Restorative Care Department (RCD) was started in 2006, with one Family Resource Centre (FRC) located within Prison Link Centre (Changi) specializes in serving offenders, ex-offenders and their families through a variety of programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide information and referral services for offenders, ex-offenders, and/or their next of kin
• Conduct risk assessment, social investigation, assessment, case formulation, intervention planning.
• Timely preparation and submission of reports and case recordings.
• Conduct meetings, sessions, workshops and programme to offenders, ex-offenders, and/or their next of kin
• Required to cover office duties at various centres

Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or Degree with a Graduate Diploma in Social Work from an accredited institution
• Comfortable to work with offenders and ex-offenders in Police and Prison settings
• Able to work in a fast-pace and stressful environment.
• Required to work on weeknights and weekends on needs basis
• Has maturity, communication skills and interpersonal skills to work with professionals, and families from diverse backgrounds
• Able to develop empathy/ empathic responses, reflective capacity self-awareness.
• Adaptive with multi-tasking skills and problem-solving skills
• Personal effectiveness, independence, and good time management
• Has strong writing skills
• Team player
• Counsellor with casework experiences is welcome.
• This position is on contract basis

Work Location: Changi

If you are interested to join us, please apply via Fei Yue Career Portal.

For your privacy and security, kindly refrain from including your NRIC number in your application form or resume. Please note that we do not accept hardcopy resumes.

Working Location: Jurong West Day Care Centre

Job Purpose

• The social worker will provide case management to clients and their families, which include social and financial assessment. To provide referrals to community partners such as SSO and religious organisations.
• Develop casework intervention plans for assisting families with important decisions about their loved ones such as Advance Care Planning.
• Develop Individual Care Plan with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
• Introduce Care-giving Training for all new and existing Care-Givers.
• Form at least one support group for Care-givers who may face caregiving issues

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accessing the various referrals from AIC and Cares System. Review all applications from AIC. Ensure a pre-assessment is conducted within a stipulated timeframe.
• Ensure the social work associate provides the necessary admin support during intakes such as processing of applications, collection of deposits, service agreements are endorsed and all documents are uploaded in Cares.
• Following up and checking on programme fees are submitted to Finance.
• Collaborate with OT/PT on scheduling for rehab clients
• Coordinate with drivers on Transportation arrangements.
• To conduct surveys with the clients such as OQPOL (monthly) and satisfaction surveys (twice a year. ie June and December)
• Identify cases to put up for Medifund /Financial assistance
• Build rapport with clients and their families. Maintain constant communication with clients while addressing their concerns and goals and helping them with their issues.
• keep positive attitudes. Provide guidance to families on psychosocial needs of the clients and ways they can access internal and external resources.
• Risk assessment - assessing risk of self-harm (e.g. suicide) and to others (e.g. family violence, elder abuse).
• Provide casework management for our clients and coordination with external agencies such as hospitals and government agencies who may require financial assistance for their medical appointments.
• The Develop and implement individual care plans (ICP) for clients and provide therapeutic support as needed. Working with other multidisciplinary team (MDT) members.
• Execute the ICP and monitor progress. Develop and implement programmes and activities through a planned/structured manner.
• Interpret OQPOL surveys and incorporate the findings for each client's ICP. Respond to areas/items that clients have given feedback for satisfaction surveys.
• Evaluate existing, new and prospective clients based on their needs, desires and limitations.
• Update clients particulars and social report/review. Conduct casework evaluation, maintain case notes/documents.
• To refer clients and/or families to counsellors for clients who suffer from poor mental health states (e.g. depression, anxiety), and coping and adjustment difficulties in their transition.
• Financial assessment and prepare periodic reports as required - identifying and referring cases for financial assistance.
• Any other additional tasks assigned by the Management.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• A Degree in Social work, Registered Social Worker
• At least 4 years' social work experience
• Prior experience in residential setting for the elderly
• Have good knowledge of government financial schemes
• Ability to work with different groups, elderly, stake-holders
• Able to speak local dialets
• Excellent written and inter-personal communication skills
• Generate reports and statistics as required by MSF