Healthcare Social Workers

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.

Education requirements

Master’s degree in mental health, counseling, social work or addiction related field.

Certification, Registration, and/or License requirements

Licensed Clinical Social Worker – LCSW or Licensed Professional Counselor – LPC