Medical Social Worker

Position: Medical Social Worker (HPC/MSW 1) 

Salary scale: $3,759,184 – $4,468,488 per annum.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Note

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than, February 21, 2025

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,
Jamaica.

Fax: (876) 795–2747 

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed