Healthcare social workers help people solve and cope with problems related to health challenges.
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- Healthcare Social Workers
Human Services
What do they typically do
- Research and refer clients to community resources related to health care, including government agencies
- Identify people who need help
- Follow up with clients to ensure that their situations have improved
- Help clients adjust to health changes and challenges in their lives
- Advocate for and help clients get resources to improve their well-being
- Develop plans to improve clients' well-being
- Respond to crisis situations such as patient abuse
- Assess clients' needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to help determine their goals
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +1.1%
Job Opening 398
Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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