A hospital Social Worker helps patients and their families cope with the many problems that accompany illness or inhibit recovery and rehabilitation, such as economic need, disability, and lack of resources after discharge from hospital. They also collect and analyse patient information to help other health professionals understand the social, emotional, and environmental factors underlying a patient’s condition, or affecting their recovery. In hospitals, Social Workers often coordinate services for home care and equipment following discharge, or for referral to rehabilitation and long-term care facilities.
A hospital Social Worker has the opportunity to specialize in certain areas including child and adolescent care, mental health, substance abuse and learning disabilities.
What qualifications and experience does the hospital require?