21-1022 Medical and Public Health 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.

Social Workers (broad occupation)

Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists (minor group)

Community and Social Services Occupations (major group)

List of SOC Major Groups

SOC User Guide

 

Last Modified Date: October 16, 2001