- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Healthcare & Human Services
- Annual Median Wage$ 65,140$45,880
$84,870Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Healthcare Social Workers help individuals, groups, and families prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives.
What do they typically do
- Research and refer clients to community resources related to health care, including government agencies
- Identify people who need help
- Follow up with clients to ensure that their situations have improved
- Help clients adjust to health changes and challenges in their lives
- Advocate for and help clients get resources to improve their well-being
- Develop plans to improve clients' well-being
- Respond to crisis situations such as patient abuse
- Assess clients' needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to help determine their goals
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.0%Job Opening 470Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs47245228Change 504