Sessional : Social Worker

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus a recognized bachelor's degree in social work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professions SACSSP as a social worker. Interest in the field of Mental Health.
• Knowledge of appropriate policies, guidelines and legislation. Good communication skills, decision making skills, problem solving, negotiate, counsel, basic computer literacy.
• Provide Psychosocial services to patients. Knowledge to deal with patients challenges and process the referral and placement to appropriate disciplines and facilities. Flexible to assist in demand areas. Must be willing to undergo medical assessment

Duties

• Provide Psycho-social and Mental Health services to patients, families and community. Psycho-social Assessment/ Screening of patients. families in regards to their circumstance. Home visits. Intervention, Counsel, debrief through casework, group work. Function as a member of the multi professional team. Assist with court referrals. Assist with student training. Engage in continuous professional development and in service training. Compile reports and comprehensive record keeping.
• Perform administrative tasks of the program and the department. Compliance to Privacy and Confidentiality. Involve multidisciplinary team where necessary. Establish and facilitate different sport codes within legal framework, Lower Presenteeism and Absenteeism. Conduct training, counseling, Debriefing, and Program marketing.
• Provide consultation, and involve appropriate disciplines including patient health and productivity programs, Nutritional, Occupational Therapy and not limited to other stakeholders. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System Contracting, reviews and final assessment.

Closing Date : 28-10-2026