Healthcare Social Workers
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Occupation Description
Healthcare social workers provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial backing needed to cope with chronic, severe, or terminal sicknesses. Offered services include counseling family care givers, providing patient instruction and therapy, and making recommendations for other services. Many also offer care and case management or intermediations designed to endorse health, avoid disease, and address obstacles to access to healthcare.
Total Employees In 2010
140000
Job Openings By 2025
87400
Growth Rate
33.5%
Required Education
Master's degree
Specific Programs:
Required Work Experience
None
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