Job Description

Social Worker – Various clinic settings: Abu Dhabi / Al Ain / Al Dhafra (DCD License Holder)

We are seeking x15 Social Workers (DCD licensed) to join our client with various clinic locations in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra.

Responsibilities:

Assists patients, families, and significant others with their psychological, social, environmental, financial, and emotional problems by conducting psychosocial assessments related to presenting problems/concerns and providing interventions needed to enhance patient quality of living.

Responsibilities
• Take care of management responsibility for vulnerable clients, including production of comprehensive assessments of client needs, formulation of a social care plan, and identification of relevant resources to meet individual needs.
• Coordinate delivery of social care plans and liaise with appropriate government or charity agencies where appropriate following assessment.
• Carry out initial comprehensive person-centered psychosocial assessments; plan and implement individual strategies of care with the service user, care giver, and multidisciplinary team; update patient file history as required by JCI.
• Act as an advocate for the patient to ensure their expressed wishes are central when planning long-term care needs.
• Liaise effectively with other agencies including government and charity involved in the care of the individual to maintain and enhance professional relationships.
• Work closely with patients/families to direct them to appropriate resources and support when needed.
• Follow up with psychiatric visits from other hospitals to assess the patient case; record unusual conditions/limitations and document examination time and room number.
• Follow up with approved ER-exempted cases of needy patients; ensure treatment coverage is processed and directed to the concerned department.
• Promote awareness of social care/social work context and anti-discriminatory practice to other professionals; facilitate multidisciplinary working.
• Negotiate diverse and complex needs with providers/agencies and coordinate care packages and access to resources and information.
• Maintain and promote high standards of clinical record keeping, including electronic data entry, reporting, and professional self-governance per codes of practice.
• Manage frequent exposure to distressed/emotional circumstances and maintain focus and concentration.
• Provide crisis interventions as needed.
• Participate in complex discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions of care for patient and family.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss and advocate for patient and family needs (physical, social, and emotional).
• Provide clinically appropriate psychoeducation and direct therapeutic interventions to address psychosocial needs and concerns of patients and families.
• Evaluate and counsel children and their caregivers on child protection issues.
• Contribute to breaking bad news and the bereavement process following the facility’s processes and best practices.
• Report cases of abuse or neglect of children and vulnerable individuals and document findings and responses; include vulnerable adults with financial or self-neglect issues.
• Participate in social work research and stay current with literature related to practice; reflect this in practice.
• Maintain confidential information about patients and staff in accordance with codes of conduct and legislation.
• Ensure supervised staff comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
• Deliver and participate in training and continuing education sessions as required by hospital policy and DOH licensure.
• Participate in department programs/committees, hospital committees, and staff meetings.
• Assist and participate in orientation and training of new employees.
• Ensure appropriate information sharing based on governing policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional development by attending lectures, seminars, or online education units.
• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements including licensure, certification, and mandatory training within established time frames.

Requirements:

Valid DCD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, or Al Dhafra

Relevant degree in Social Work (Bachelor's/Master’s or Doctorate preferred)

Minimum experience as per DCD requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills