A serious or ongoing illness can affect not only the individual receiving care but also family members and caregivers managing changes in daily circumstances. Healthcare organizations may need social work professionals to provide psychosocial support when individuals or families are coping with acute, chronic, severe, or terminal illnesses. In California healthcare settings, this role can form part of the broader support surrounding patients and their families.
How It Works
Social work professionals may be responsible for:
Providing psychosocial support to individuals and families
Counseling family members and caregivers
Providing education related to the individual’s circumstances
Helping families understand available support options
Arranging referrals to community resources
What to Expect
Organizations engaging social work personnel can expect the role to involve direct interaction with individuals, families, and caregivers experiencing challenging health circumstances. Support may involve counseling, education, and connections with community resources based on the situation being addressed. The scope of responsibilities may vary according to the position and healthcare setting.
Talk Through Your Workforce Needs
Reach out to discuss the staffing requirements affecting your healthcare organization. Sharing your needs helps provide context for the type of staffing support you are seeking.