Career Profile
Healthcare Social Workers
Healthcare Social Workers provide psychosocial support such as advising, providing information and counseling, and case and care management to individuals, families, and groups coping with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses.
General Information
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.
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Healthcare Social Workers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 36 openings per year are projected for Healthcare Social Workers.
Employment Change
Employment for Healthcare Social Workers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.9% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $30.82/hour. Entry level workers are paid $21.12, while experienced workers are paid $37.11. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 254 Healthcare Social Workers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 297.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Healthcare Social Workers are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Home Health Care Services, and Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities).
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Healthcare Social Workers include Psychology, Therapy and Counseling, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Healthcare Social Workers is Postgraduate degree. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.