Sessional : Social Worker
- Location
- Gauteng
- Minimum qualification
- Bachelor's degree
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Sessional Social Worker within the Gauteng Department Of Health. The position involves providing psychosocial and mental health services to patients, families, and the community, functioning as part of a multidisciplinary team. **What you will do** * Provide Psycho-social and Mental Health services to patients, families and community. * Perform Psycho-social Assessment/ Screening of patients and families in regards to their circumstance. * Conduct home visits. * Provide intervention, counsel, and debrief through casework and 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. * Ensure 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. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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 skills. * 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. **Who should apply** Individuals holding a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, registered with the South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP), and possessing a keen interest in Mental Health. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, decision-making, problem-solving, negotiation, and counseling skills, alongside basic computer literacy. The role requires flexibility, the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, and a willingness to engage in continuous professional development and undergo medical assessment. **Deadline** 28-10-2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/sessional-social-worker-gauteng-department-of-health Source: myjobmag
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