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.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 184,900 people employed as healthcare social workers in the United States. The median annual salary is $57,600. Entry level employees earn approximately $36,110 per year and senior employees earn approximately $87,150 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.