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 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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Human Services |
| Indiana Average Salary | $48,080.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 42 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 1,040 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.37 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 5,437 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 12.32 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Organization
Integrity
Oral Communication
Work Ethic
Leadership
Written Communication
Professionalism
Conflict Management
Creativity
Teamwork
Following Directions
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Organization
Integrity
Oral Communication
Work Ethic
Leadership
Written Communication
Professionalism
Conflict Management
Creativity
Teamwork
Following Directions
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Advise individuals regarding marriage
Counsel family members of clients or patients
Counsel clients or patients regarding substance abuse issues
Match clients to public or community services
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources
Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients
Refer individuals to educational or work programs
Advise others on social matters
Advise others on psychological, social services, or mental health issues
Counsel family members of clients or patients
Counsel clients or patients regarding substance abuse issues
Match clients to public or community services
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources
Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients
Refer individuals to educational or work programs
Advise others on social matters
Advise others on psychological, social services, or mental health issues
Getting Information
Research social issues
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Research medical or health improvement issues
Collect information about clients
Collect personal information
Investigate legal issues
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Research medical or health improvement issues
Collect information about clients
Collect personal information
Investigate legal issues
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluate patient functioning and capabilities
Evaluate client progress against measurable goals
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Identify physical or emotional abuse
Conduct program evaluations
Determine social service program status
Evaluate potential problems in home or work environments of clients
Evaluate client progress against measurable goals
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Identify physical or emotional abuse
Conduct program evaluations
Determine social service program status
Evaluate potential problems in home or work environments of clients
Assisting and Caring for Others
Develop treatment plans
Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs
Perform emergency medical procedures
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Provide in home patient care
Conduct behavior modification
Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs
Perform emergency medical procedures
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Provide in home patient care
Conduct behavior modification
Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain dental or medical records
Document medical prognosis
Manage clinical or social case records
Record medical history
Maintain client records
Complete documentation required by programs or regulations
Record client's personal data
Document medical prognosis
Manage clinical or social case records
Record medical history
Maintain client records
Complete documentation required by programs or regulations
Record client's personal data
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Monitor client progress
Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress
Maintain confidentiality of data
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Monitor client progress
Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress
Maintain confidentiality of data
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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Related Licensing Requirements
Temporary Social Worker Permit (18-0000000084)
IC 25-23.6-5-1 Social worker license requirements Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a social worker must meet the following requirements: (1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual: (A) has received at least a bachelor's degree in social work from: (i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education or approved by the board; or (ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education; and has completed two (2) years of experience in the practice of social work under the supervision of a licensed social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, or an equivalent supervisor, as determined by the board, after receiving the bachelor's degree; or (B) has a master's degree in social work from: (i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution approved by the board; or (ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education. (2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently. (3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker without endangering the public. (4) Pass an examination provided by the board. (5) Pay the fee established by the board.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
Temporary Clinical Social Worker Permit (18-0000000081)
IC 25-23.6-5-1 Social worker license requirements Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a social worker must meet the following requirements: (1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual: (A) has received at least a bachelor's degree in social work from: (i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education or approved by the board; or (ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education; and has completed two (2) years of experience in the practice of social work under the supervision of a licensed social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, or an equivalent supervisor, as determined by the board, after receiving the bachelor's degree; or (B) has a master's degree in social work from: (i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution approved by the board; or (ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education. (2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently. (3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker without endangering the public. (4) Pass an examination provided by the board. (5) Pay the fee established by the board.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
Clinical Social Worker (18-0000000006)
Applicants must meet the following requirements for each certificate: Complete an application and pay all application and exam fees. Have completed at least a master's degree or higher (MSW) in a social work program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Degrees in related fields will not be accepted. Have three (3) years of paid full-time or 4,500 documented hours of paid part-time supervised post-baccalaureate-degree experience in the practice of clinical social work, of which at least two (2) years or 3,000 hours must have been obtained after receipt of the MSW degree. If beginning the supervised clinical experience requirement before November 1, 2003, must have at least four (4) hours per each month of post-baccalaureate experience of face-to-face supervision provided by a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a licensed psychologist, a licensed physician with training in psychiatric medicine, or a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC). If beginning this requirement after November 1, 2003, this experience must be provided by a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). Pass the board-administered exam. Requirements for the LCSW license differ slightly for candidates who began taking classes to complete and MSW degree prior to July 1, 1997.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
Social Worker (18-0000000004)
Applicants must meet the following requirements for each certificate: Complete an application and pay all application and exam fees. Have completed at least a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Degrees in related fields will not be accepted. Have two (2) years of paid full-time or 3,000 documented hours of paid part-time supervised post-baccalaureate experience in the practice of social work--candidates with a master's degree in Social Work (MSW) are exempt from this requirement. If beginning the the supervised experience requirement before November 1, 2003, must have at least four (4) hours per each month of post-baccalaureate experience of face-to-face supervision provided by a licensed social worker (LSW), a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a licensed psychologist, or a licensed physician with training in psychiatric medicine. If beginning the experience after November 1, 2003, then the experience must be gained under the supervision of a licensed social worker(LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) only--MSW candidates are exempt from this requirement. Pass the board-administered exam.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
