How do they match: 21-1022.00 - Healthcare Social Workers

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.

Conduct social research to advance knowledge in the social work field.
Develop or advise on social policy and assist in community development.
Educate clients about end-of-life symptoms and options to assist them in making informed decisions.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.
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.
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.

How do they match: Healthcare Social Workers