How do they match: Healthcare Social Workers

  • AIDS Social Worker
  • Discharge Planner
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Outreach and Education Social Worker

  • Plan and conduct programs to combat social problems, prevent substance abuse, or improve community health and counseling services.
  • Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
  • Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
  • Refer 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.
  • Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.

  • Plan programs to address community health issues.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
  • Complete documentation required by programs or regulations.
  • Confer with clients to discuss treatment plans or progress.
  • Develop treatment plans for patients or clients.
  • Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.