Medical Social Worker

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Environment, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from qualified individuals fill the position of Social Worker, for the parish of Portland with assignment at the Portland Health Department.

Summary

Reporting to the Medical Officer (Health), the Social Worker has responsibility to conduct comprehensive social investigations in order to indentify 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 along with resumé should be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

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

Contact

The Director,

Human Resource Management & I.R

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