Clinical Social Worker
Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Overview
Facility overview:
Danat Al Emarat, an M42 partner, is a world-class specialty women and children’s hospital located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The five-storey hospital covers an area of 58,000 square meters, with 200 beds, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient medical services including Neonatology & Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, General & Pediatric Surgery, Women’s Diagnostics & Breast Imaging, Minimally Access Surgery and more, all of which are equipped with the latest technology and highly-qualified staff to provide unmatched patient and family-centered care. Our medical team is hand-picked from the international and local markets specializing in numerous sub-specialties. Our consultants and clinicians work closely together to ensure the entire needs of women and children are addressed in a single convenient location and to the highest standards.
Danat Al Emarat is the only private women and children hospital to have a Fetal Medicine Unit along with a full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU Level III) providing care for the most fragile newborns, establishing Danat Al Emarat as a regional referral center for women with high-risk pregnancy.
Adopting top international hospitality standards, Danat Al Emarat provides a full range of VIP suites and services to cater to the Abu Dhabi Community combined with leisure and entertainment for the families and guests. The hospital was designed by renowned American architectural firm, HKS.
Role overview:
The Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services within the legal and ethical frameworks of the UAE. The role focuses on supporting patients, families, and caregivers with social, emotional, financial, and environmental challenges related to illness and healthcare. Key responsibilities include case assessment, therapeutic interventions, safeguarding investigations, care planning, and advocacy. The social worker also fosters collaborative networks, promotes patient independence and well-being, and upholds patient rights. The role requires active participation in quality improvement, interdisciplinary teamwork, and social support activities tailored to individual needs.
Responsibilities
Deliver Social Work Services
Provide comprehensive social work services aligned with legal and ethical standards, supporting patients and families in addressing emotional, social, and financial challenges.
Safeguarding and Protection
Respond to safeguarding alerts, conduct investigations, lead best interest meetings, and develop protection plans in collaboration with relevant authorities.
Casework and Advocacy
Perform individualized assessments, develop care plans, and offer direct casework and advocacy for vulnerable individuals and families.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to develop and implement support programs, leveraging a team-around-the-family approach.
Counseling and Therapeutic Support
Provide counseling, therapy, and specialized interventions such as family therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing.
Cultural and Social Integration
Act as a cultural liaison, facilitate social calendars for patients, and organize family and community engagement events to support integration and wellbeing.
Documentation and Quality Assurance
Maintain accurate records, prepare reports (e.g., for child protection), and support continuous improvement in quality of care and compliance.
Communication and Education
Communicate effectively across diverse populations and formats, ensuring clarity, inclusiveness, and professionalism in all interactions.
Person-Centered Care
Embrace person-centered principles, ensuring services are tailored to individual needs, preferences, and values to improve outcomes and satisfaction.
Training and Mentoring
Serve as a preceptor for new social workers and students, providing guidance, supervision, and support in professional development.
Qualifications
Educational requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work
Masters Degree in Social Work
Experience
Not less than two years of experience
Facility overview:
Danat Al Emarat, an M42 partner, is a world-class specialty women and children’s hospital located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The five-storey hospital covers an area of 58,000 square meters, with 200 beds, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient medical services including Neonatology & Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, General & Pediatric Surgery, Women’s Diagnostics & Breast Imaging, Minimally Access Surgery and more, all of which are equipped with the latest technology and highly-qualified staff to provide unmatched patient and family-centered care. Our medical team is hand-picked from the international and local markets specializing in numerous sub-specialties. Our consultants and clinicians work closely together to ensure the entire needs of women and children are addressed in a single convenient location and to the highest standards.
Danat Al Emarat is the only private women and children hospital to have a Fetal Medicine Unit along with a full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU Level III) providing care for the most fragile newborns, establishing Danat Al Emarat as a regional referral center for women with high-risk pregnancy.
Adopting top international hospitality standards, Danat Al Emarat provides a full range of VIP suites and services to cater to the Abu Dhabi Community combined with leisure and entertainment for the families and guests. The hospital was designed by renowned American architectural firm, HKS.
Role overview:
The Clinical Social Worker provides comprehensive social work services within the legal and ethical frameworks of the UAE. The role focuses on supporting patients, families, and caregivers with social, emotional, financial, and environmental challenges related to illness and healthcare. Key responsibilities include case assessment, therapeutic interventions, safeguarding investigations, care planning, and advocacy. The social worker also fosters collaborative networks, promotes patient independence and well-being, and upholds patient rights. The role requires active participation in quality improvement, interdisciplinary teamwork, and social support activities tailored to individual needs.
Responsibilities
Deliver Social Work Services
Provide comprehensive social work services aligned with legal and ethical standards, supporting patients and families in addressing emotional, social, and financial challenges.
Safeguarding and Protection
Respond to safeguarding alerts, conduct investigations, lead best interest meetings, and develop protection plans in collaboration with relevant authorities.
Casework and Advocacy
Perform individualized assessments, develop care plans, and offer direct casework and advocacy for vulnerable individuals and families.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to develop and implement support programs, leveraging a team-around-the-family approach.
Counseling and Therapeutic Support
Provide counseling, therapy, and specialized interventions such as family therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and motivational interviewing.
Cultural and Social Integration
Act as a cultural liaison, facilitate social calendars for patients, and organize family and community engagement events to support integration and wellbeing.
Documentation and Quality Assurance
Maintain accurate records, prepare reports (e.g., for child protection), and support continuous improvement in quality of care and compliance.
Communication and Education
Communicate effectively across diverse populations and formats, ensuring clarity, inclusiveness, and professionalism in all interactions.
Person-Centered Care
Embrace person-centered principles, ensuring services are tailored to individual needs, preferences, and values to improve outcomes and satisfaction.
Training and Mentoring
Serve as a preceptor for new social workers and students, providing guidance, supervision, and support in professional development.
Qualifications
Educational requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social Work
Masters Degree in Social Work
Experience
Not less than two years of experience
How to apply
To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.
Post a resumeSimilar jobs
Configuration Managment Manager
Loft Orbital,
Abu Dhabi
18 hours ago
The Configuration Management Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining the integrity and traceability of all product and program deliverables throughout their lifecycle. This includes the development, implementation, and maintenance of processes and tools for managing the configuration of multiple product stacks and specific program deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, a deep understanding of product lifecycle...
Lead Project Engineer – (Offshore Topside Facilities)
KBR, Inc.,
Abu Dhabi
18 hours ago
TitleLead Project Engineer – (Offshore Topside Facilities)Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle....
Marketing and Communications Manager-SEHA Clinics (Preferred with FMCG Experience)
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC,
Abu Dhabi
22 hours ago
Job DescriptionResponsible for the strategic branding and positioning of facility by developing and/or implementing a marketing strategy for the facility in order to meet and exceed the annual revenue targets. Also responsible for developing and maintaining strategic relationships, managing and coordinating the day-to-day marketing activities within the agreed upon guidelines and offering incentives or tailor made marketing plans to customers...
