Explore Social Work Careers in Healthcare

Discover career opportunities in health care that are available to those with a degree in Social Work. Social workers have always played an important role in the healthcare system. They are on the front lines to serve patients and provide them a continuum of care. Social workers in medical settings help patients and their families understand a particular illness, work through the emotions of a diagnosis, and provide counseling about the decisions that need to be made. They assist in patient intake screening, patient counseling and education as well as discharge planning. Social workers are integral part of a multidisciplinary team that includes doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers and help them to understand the social and emotional aspects of a patient’s diagnosis and provide critical services that are focused on promoting healthy lifestyles and addressing any barriers to accessing health care. Social workers in medical settings can specialize in geriatrics, pediatrics, oncology and emergency/trauma just to name a few. (source NASW)