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.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

140000

Job Openings By 2025

87400

Growth Rate

33.5%

Required Education

Master's degree
Specific Programs:
Masters in Social Work and Healthcare
Masters in Social Work

Required Work Experience

None

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