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Healthcare Social Workers

Average Salary - $61K | Education - Masters Degree | 4-Years

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

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SALARIES

$37,020

AVERAGE ENTRY

$60,910

AVERAGE MID

$81,020

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Addiction and Substance-Use Related Disorders
Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate    In Person
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African and African American Studies
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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African and African American Studies
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Aging, MS
Arizona State University
 Master's Degree    In Person
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American Indian Nation Governance
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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American Indian Nation Governance
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Applied Prevention Science
Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate    In Person
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Assessment of Integrative Health Modalities
Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate    In Person
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Assessment of Integrative Health Modalities (Graduate Certificate)
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Social Work
Estrella Mountain Community College
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Phoenix College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Paradise Valley Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Rio Salado College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Scottsdale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Estrella Mountain Community College
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Associate of Arts
Yavapai College
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Behavioral Health
Eastern Arizona College
 Credential    In Person
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Behavioral Sciences
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Behavioral Sciences
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Behavioral Sciences
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Community Resources and Development, PhD
Arizona State University
 Doctoral or professional degree    In Person
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Counseling, MA
University of Arizona
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Disability Studies
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Disability Studies
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Disability Studies
Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate    In Person
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Disability Studies (Graduate Certificate)
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Domestic Violence and Evidence-based Practice
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Domestic Violence and Evidence-based Practice
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Domestic Violence and Evidence-based Practice
Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate    In Person
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Domestic Violence and Evidence-based Practice (Graduate Certificate)
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Economic Justice
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Economic Justice
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Family Communication
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Family Communication
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Gender Studies
Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate    In Person
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Gender Studies (Graduate Certificate)
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Gender Studies, PhD
Arizona State University
 Doctoral or professional degree    In Person
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Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies, MA
Arizona State University
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Health Behavior Health Promotion, MSPH
University of Arizona
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Health Behavior Health Promotion, PhD
University of Arizona
 Doctoral or professional degree    In Person
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Health Care Administration and Policy, BS
Arizona State University
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Health Care Policy and Delivery
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Health Care Policy and Delivery
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Hospice and Palliative Care
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Hospice and Palliative Care
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Human Rights
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Human Rights
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Interdisciplinary Health Humanities
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Interdisciplinary Health Humanities
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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International Health for Healthcare Professionals (Graduate Certificate)
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Interprofessional Healthy Aging
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Latino Cultural Competency in Social Work
Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate    In Person
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Latino Cultural Competency in Social Work (Graduate Certificate)
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Marriage and Family Therapy
ASU
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Marriage and Family Therapy, MAS
Arizona State University
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Master of Public Health
Grand Canyon University
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Master of Social Work
Grand Canyon University
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing)
Grand Canyon University
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Medical Nutrition
Arizona State University
 Post-Baccalaureate Certificate    In Person
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Psychology , MA
University of Arizona
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Psychology Pathway, AA
Central Arizona College
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Psychology, BA
University of Arizona
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Psychology, PhD
University of Arizona
 Doctoral or professional degree    In Person
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Science of Health Care Delivery
ASU
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Social Services - AAS Degree
Pima Community College
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Social Services - Certificate
Pima Community College
 Credential    In Person
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Social Services Certificate
Pima Community College
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Social Services, AAS
Pima Community College
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Social Work
ASU
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Social Work - Advanced Standing - (Policy, Administration and Community Practice)
ASU
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Social Work - Advanced Standing - Advanced Generalist
ASU
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Social Work - Advanced Standing - Direct Practice
ASU
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Social Work - Advanced Standing, MSW
Northern Arizona University
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Social Work - Standard Program
ASU
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Social Work - Standard Program, MSW
Arizona State University
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work
Northern Arizona University
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Social Work, BSW
Arizona State University
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Social Work, BSW
Northern Arizona University
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Social Work, Minor
Northern Arizona University
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Social Work, MSW
Northern Arizona University
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Social Work, PhD
Arizona State University
 Doctoral or professional degree    In Person
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Social Work: U.S.-Mexico Border Emphasis
Arizona Western College
 Associate's Degree    In Person
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Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (Transborder Community Development and Health)
ASU
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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US Mexico Border Social Work, Minor
Northern Arizona University
 Bachelor's Degree    In Person
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Veterans, Society and Service
Arizona State University
 Credential    In Person
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Women and Gender Studies
ASU
 Master's Degree    In Person
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Working with Military Families
ASU
 Non-Credit    In Person
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Working with Military Families
Arizona State University
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  Speaking

  Active Listening

  Coordination

  Critical Thinking

  Reading Comprehension

  Complex Problem Solving

  Writing

  Active Learning

  Judgment and Decision Making

  Monitoring

  Persuasion

  Learning Strategies

  Management of Personnel Resources

  Negotiation

  Systems Evaluation

  Time Management

  Instructing

  Operations Analysis

  Systems Analysis

  Science

  Mathematics

  Management of Material Resources

  Management of Financial Resources

  Operation and Control

  Operations Monitoring

  Programming

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  Installation

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31.5

Percent

Increase in employment for healthcare and social assistance from 2021 - 2031 (Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity).

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Thousand

Projected openings through 2030.

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Jobs

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  Administer Injections

  Administer Prescribed Medications & Treatments

  Case Management

  Clinical Screening

  Clinical Trials

  Management/Supervision

  Medical Histories

  Patient Education

  Patient Monitoring

  Phlebotomy

  RN - Registered Nurse

  Treatment Plans

  Acute Care

  Emergency Room ER & Trauma Center

  Intensive Care Unit ICU

  Medical Triage

  Neonatal

  Surgical Nursing

  Complaint Resolution

  Discharge Planning

  Medical Insurance Billing Procedures

  Medical Team Collaboration

  Regulatory Compliance

  Adoption

  Psychiatric After-Care Programs

  Child Abuse

  Child Support

  Crisis Intervention

  Interviewing Skills

  Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW

  Parental Rights

  Record Organization/Maintenance

  Referral Management

  Visitation Agreements

  Empathy

  Psychiatric Aftercare Programs

  Preventing, Recognizing, and Reporting Abuse

  Interviewing Patients

  Behavioral/Mental Health

  HIPAA

  Social Determinants of Health

  Cultural Awareness and Responsiveness

  Trauma-Informed Care

  Ethical and Professional Conduct in Healthcare

  Patient-Centered Care

  Self-Care

  Observation and Documentation and Reporting

  Empathy in Patient Care

  Patient Care