JobSOC 21-1022

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

7 programs

Thanatology30.5301
Social Work44.0701
Forensic Social Work44.0703
Social Work, Other44.0799
Clinical/Medical Social Work51.1503
Medical Family Therapy/Therapist51.1511
Hospice and Palliative Care51.1512

02.

Draws on

Psychology4.9 of 5
Therapy and Counseling4.7 of 5
Sociology and Anthropology4.4 of 5
English Language4.4 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.9 of 5
Education and Training3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.