Social Worker United States

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What the job involves

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and their families.
  • Develop individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
  • Coordinate discharge planning and referrals for post-acute care.
  • Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions.
  • Advocate for patients to ensure their needs and preferences are met.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to support patient care.

Summed up from 30 recent Social Worker job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Social Work 6 in 10 postings
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 4 in 10 postings
  • Discharge Planning 2 in 10 postings
  • Case Management 2 in 10 postings
  • Crisis Intervention 2 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) 5 in 10 postings
  • Driver's License 2 in 10 postings
  • State Licensure for Social Work 1 in 15 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 15 postings
  • Basic Life Support 1 in 30 postings
  • Licensed Clinician 1 in 35 postings
  • Certified Case Manager 1 in 35 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 50 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 9 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 25 postings
  • 5 years or more 1 in 25 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 1 in 110 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 75 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 2 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 8 in 10 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 75 postings

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Is this role in demand?

5,698 open Social Worker jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $76,400 a year (most between $73k and $96k). See the full salary breakdown

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