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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER: Intern Or Volunteer To Make Sure You Can Handle It

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Shirley, a clinical social worker, works at a brain injury rehab program where she speaks with patients and their family who have suffered from a brain injury. She advises young students to be sure to intern or volunteer at a hospital in order to make sure they can handle being in a medical setting.

School: University of Hawaii

Degree: Social Work - Psychology

Job Title: Clinical Social Worker

Employer: Center for Neuro Skills

Job Summary: Healthcare Social Workers

Job Description

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.

On-the-Job Training

None

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$30,000 - $75,000

Projected Job Growth

20 to 30 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time

Typical workplace

Home, Hospital / Clinic, Indoor, Office

Personal Qualities

Empathy, Organizational skills, Patience, People skills, Problem solving skills, Verbal communication skills, Public speaking ability, Teamwork

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Master's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Master's degree

Recommended Majors

Social Work
Social Sciences
Sociology
Health and Medical Services
Political Science
Public Health
Psychology
Counseling

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Health Educators
Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Psychologists
Rehabilitation Counselors
School and Career Counselors
Social and Community Service Managers
Social and Human Service Assistants
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors.

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