Social Worker
Provide assistance to mentally or emotionally disturbed patients, collaborating with the psychiatric team in the diagnosis and treatment plan. Help patients to respond constructively to treatment and assist in adjustment leading to and following discharge. Interpret treatment to patient’s family and help to reduce fear and other attitudes obstructing acceptance of care and treatment. Serve as a link between patient, psychiatric agency, and community.
More Information:
Career Outlook:
Career Outlook data applies to the entire United States, not just New Hampshire.
Number of Jobs 2010:
662
Number of Projected Jobs 2020:
835
Jobs Percentage Change:
26.1%
Total Annual Openings:
316
June 2013 Entry Level Wage:
$15.94
June 2013 Mean Wage:
$21.49
June 2013 Experienced Wage:
$24.27
Salary Range:
$40,000 - $60,000
Education Requirements:
Programs:
Time to Complete:
2 years
Education Levels:
- Master
School:
Program:
Time to Complete:
4 years
Education Levels:
- Bachelor
School:
Program:
Time to Complete:
4 years
Education Levels:
- Bachelor
School:
Program:
Time to Complete:
4 years
Education Levels:
- Bachelor
School:
Program:
Time to Complete:
4 years
Education Levels:
- Bachelor
School:
Time to Complete:
4 years
Education Levels:
- Bachelor
School:
Program:
Time to Complete:
2 years (3-4 years part time)
Education Levels:
- Master
School:
Program:
Time to Complete:
4 years
Education Levels:
- Bachelor
School:
Program:
Time to Complete:
2.5 years (3-4 years part time)
Education Levels:
- Master
Program:
Time to Complete:
2 years
Education Levels:
- Master
License and Certification Requirements:
Coding Certification Required:
Yes
Coding License Required:
No
Certification(s) Required:
Yes
List of Required Certifications:
Social Worker, Independent Clinical
Certification Requirements:
To be certified you must complete a Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, Master's level specialist program in social work and meet school social work competencies. Additionally you need two years of 3000 hours post-master's, supervised, paid clinical experience and 100 hours of supervision and to pass the Association of Social Work Boards examination.
Career Categories:
Types of Work:
- Patient Support
- Mental Health
Workplace Environment:
Community-Based Setting or Patients' Homes
Types of Interaction:
Direct Patient Interaction
Integrated Team Member