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Healthcare Social Workers in The United States
(Trabajadores sociales médicos y de salud pública)
Healthcare Social Workers -- Provide persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, such as Alzheimer's, cancer, or AIDS. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making necessary referrals for other social services.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 21-1022.00 |
| Career Interests | SI |
| Minimum education required | (Master) Master's degree |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Internship) Internship/residency |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.7 (moderate growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 180,500 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 211,100 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 22,200 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $35,000 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $59,300 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $86,130 |
| Career Cluster | Human Services (Servicios Humanos) |
| Major Occupational Group | Community and Social Services |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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