ContractHealthcare & care· Posted 9 Sept

Case Management Officer (WEHS+/ProPEL), Department of Psychological Medicine (Contract)

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CCKent RidgeSingapore 119074

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Start: Not stated
Work mode: On-site
Experience: Some experience

About the role

This role supports the Women's Emotional Health Service+ and the ProPEL programme under the Department of Psychological Medicine. You will help women affected by mental health conditions receive coordinated, individualised care, working alongside doctors, psychologists, nurses, medical social workers and allied health staff. It suits someone with a psychology background who is comfortable with both clinic-based work and home visits.

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What you'll do

Carry out clinical and psychosocial assessments for patients referred to the service, including diagnosis and goal planning
Screen and monitor patients' mental status
Provide counselling, psycho-education and advocacy for patients and their families
Assess symptoms using scales, monitor medication adherence, give relapse prevention advice, and handle crisis assessment and intervention
Develop care plans together with clinicians, following the clinical guideline for each sub-specialty clinic
Make sure diagnostic tests, treatments and consultations happen on time, and coordinate services across disciplines and community partners
Arrange and carry out home visits, including scheduling the date, time and venue with the patient or family
Deliver home-based intervention and psycho-education based on needs found during visits
Report home visit findings at multidisciplinary team meetings and follow up on agreed action plans
Support patients and families through home visits and phone calls until the team approves discharge
Work with physicians and nurses to place stable patients into community care according to clinical and administrative criteria
Handle patient enquiries about treatment and referrals
Organise and promote patient education, keeping materials and information current
Maintain an up-to-date list of community resources near patients
Act as the point of contact and liaison between patients, families, the hospital, the O&G Department, MSW and community partners
Start and coordinate discharge planning
Manage data, including collating and maintaining the patient database for clinical and research purposes
Conduct research and literature reviews, prepare interview questions, collect data, write summary reports and prepare DSRB submission materials
Help track, maintain and report quality clinical indicators with regular statistical updates
Take part in projects related to case management and clinical pathways
Carry out other duties needed for the overall running of the clinic
Follow best-practice guidelines and evidence-based practice

Case Management Officer (WEHS+/ProPEL), Department of Psychological Medicine (Contract)

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