How do they match: Healthcare Social Workers

  • Outreach and Education Social Worker

  • Educate clients about end-of-life symptoms and options to assist them in making informed decisions.
  • Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
  • 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.

  • Advise others on social or educational issues.
  • Evaluate potential problems in home or work environments of clients.
  • Refer individuals to educational or work programs.