Medical Social Worker

NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HPC/MSW 1) 

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management  and delivery of health care and public health  services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary  and Portland, is seeking dynamic, proactive and  forward-thinking individuals to fill the position of  Medical Social Worker (HPC/MSW 1) at the St.  Mary Health Department.

Summary
Reporting to the Senior Medical Social Worker the  incumbent will be responsible in conducting comprehensive social investigations in order to  identify the social, emotional and economic factors  related to the patients and intervene where appropriate.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Remuneration

Salary Scale: $3,759,377 – 4,468,488 per annum

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 July 26.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Director,
 Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios,
St. Ann.

 

Fax: (876) 795–2747

Email : jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed