How do they match: Healthcare Social Workers

  • 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.
  • Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.
  • Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.
  • 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.

  • Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.