This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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The average salary for Healthcare Social Workers is currently $1,500 per week ($78,000 per annum). Increase your earning potential by undertaking post-graduate studies and becoming an accredited Clinical Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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There are 35,000 Social Workers employed in Australia right now, some of these are Healthcare Social Workers. There is a growing demand for compassionate and qualified Social Workers in all parts of Australia and the future employment prospects are excellent.
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You can become a Healthcare Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work and then joining the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Increase your employability and earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications such as the Graduate Diploma of Health and Social Care.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Healthcare Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital patients and people suffering from cancer and chronic disease. They help people navigate the medical system while dealing with the stress and psychological challenges associated with injury, illness, and disease.
As a Healthcare Social Worker you could be researching the medicare rebates and healthcare subsidies for a hospital patient, meeting with a cancer patient’s family members to discuss lifestyle changes that support their diagnosis, counselling a young teen who is in hospital after a car accident, preparing a longterm hospital patient for discharge, or discussing the special needs of a hospital patient with nursing staff.
Social Work is a rewarding career path and to succeed in the healthcare sector you’ll need excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a team of doctors, nursing staff, and allied health professionals.
