Medical Social Worker

Patient & Family Support:

• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families coping with illness, disability, or trauma.




• Help patients adjust to hospitalization, diagnosis, or chronic health conditions.

Case Management:

• Assess patient social, emotional, and economic needs.




• Develop care plans and coordinate follow-up services.

Counseling & Crisis Intervention:

• Offer individual and family counseling in times of grief, stress, or crisis.




• Support patients dealing with terminal illness, abuse, or mental health challenges.

Referral Services:

• Connect patients with external agencies for financial aid, rehabilitation, shelters, home care, or government schemes.




• Collaborate with NGOs and social service organizations.

Discharge Planning & Continuity of Care:

• Assist in smooth discharge planning by ensuring support systems are in place at home or in the community.




• Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and therapists to ensure continuity of care.

Health Education & Awareness:

• Conduct awareness sessions on hygiene, disease prevention, rehabilitation, mental health, etc.




• Educate patients and families on available support systems and care practices.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain patient case notes and service records.




• Prepare social assessment reports and submit to clinical teams.

Community Outreach:

• Participate in health camps, screening programs, and community-based rehabilitation (CBR).




• Identify vulnerable groups and offer field-based support.