Medical Social Worker (HPC/MSW 1) - St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital

Requirements:

• BSc. in Social Work or Psychology 
• Comprehensive knowledge of the scope and methods of social work 
• Sound knowledge of the environment and community resources 
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in similar position 
• Excellent time management and communication skills 

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting educational talks in school and children’s homes in the Region 
• Administering counseling to patients who seek the services of the clinic on a daily basis.
• Making decisions and solving problems related to Patient Care. 
• Liaising with Children’s Services, Schools, Probation Department, Police, Health Care providers and others in conducting social investigations, as well as case management for current patients. 
• Directing services to children and families, including screening, assessment, counseling, family therapy, casework and referrals. 
• Communicating with persons outside of the organization in the best interest of patients.
• Collecting data pertaining to patients and clinic activities, analyze data for significant trends and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports. 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.