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Healthcare Social Workers

SOC 21-1022.00

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

Zone 5 Community and Social Service

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.2

Speaking

4.1

Social Perceptiveness

4.1

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Writing

3.8

Service Orientation

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Therapy and Counseling

5.0

Psychology

5.0

English Language

4.5

Customer and Personal Service

4.4

Sociology and Anthropology

4.0

Education and Training

3.8

Medicine and Dentistry

3.2

Clerical

3.2

Key Tasks

1Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.

2Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.

3Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.

4Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.

5Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.

Also Known As

AIDS Social Worker Bereavement Counselor Case Managers Certified Social Workers In Health Care Clinical Social Worker Community Advocate Dialysis Social Worker Director of Social Services Director of Social Work Disability Advocate