Healthcare Social Worker
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
At a Glance
Healthcare Social Worker earns an average of $49,574/yr. Typical education: Master's degree. Experience: 1.4–1.9 years. Top skills: Social Work, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Discharge Planning.
$49,574/yr
Master's degree
1.4–1.9 years
10
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Healthcare Social Workers
Median Wage
$68,090/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.7%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Social Work
Discharge Planning
Medical Social Work
Home Health Care
Psychotherapy
Disabilities
Community Mental Health
Medical Records
Infection Control
Educational Materials
Treatment Planning
Psychiatry
Mental Health
Mental Diseases
Patient Interviews
Universal Precautions
Nursing
Subcontracting
Medical Ethics
Resource Utilization
Common Skills (8)
Coordinating
Problem Solving
Communication
Confidentiality
Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Interpersonal Communications
Certifications (2)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Valid Driver's License
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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