TEA Industry Cluster Health Science

SOC Code 21-1022

Identified by TWC LMCI; Tech Prep Occupations

Projected Growth (2018) 24%

BISD Magnet School Available Yes

Source: Demand Occupations by Cluster, updated June 27, 2012

Description

Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. Social workers help people

function the best way they can in their environment, deal with their relationships, and solve personal and family

problems. Social workers often see clients who face a life-threatening disease or a social problem, such as inadequate

housing, unemployment, a serious illness, a disability, or substance abuse. Social workers also assist families that have

serious domestic conflicts, sometimes involving child or spousal abuse. Social workers often provide social services in

health-related settings that now are governed by managed care organizations. To contain costs, these organizations

emphasize short-term intervention, ambulatory and community-based care, and greater decentralization of services.

Most social workers specialize. Although some conduct research or are involved in planning or policy development, most

social workers prefer an area of practice in which they interact with clients.

What Social Workers Do

Child and family social workers protect vulnerable children and support families in need of assistance.There are two

main types of social workers: direct-service social workers who help people solve and cope with problems in their

everyday lives, and clinical social workers, who diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional issues.

Duties

Direct-service social workers typically do the following:

Identify people who need help

Assess clients’ needs, situations, strengths, and support networks to determine their goals

Develop plans to improve their clients’ well-being

Help clients adjust to changes and challenges in their lives, such as illness, divorce, or unemployment

Research and refer clients to community resources, such as food stamps, child care, and healthcare

Help clients work with government agencies to apply for and receive benefits such as Medicare

Respond to crisis situations, such as natural disasters or child abuse

Advocate for and help clients get resources that would improve their well-being

Follow up with clients to ensure that their situations have improved

Evaluate services provided to ensure that they are effective

Health Science

Medical and Public Health Social Workers

Social workers help people cope with challenges in every stage of their lives. They help with a wide range of situations,

such as adopting a child or being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Social workers work with many populations,

including children, people with disabilities, and people with addictions.

Clinical social workers, also called licensed clinical social workers, typically do the following:

Diagnose and treat mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders, including anxiety and depression

Provide individual, group, family, and couples therapy

Assess clients’ histories, backgrounds, and situations to understand their needs, as well as their strengths and

weaknesses

Develop a treatment plan with the client, doctors, and other healthcare professionals

Encourage clients to discuss their emotions and experiences to develop a better understanding of themselves

and their relationships

Help clients adjust to changes in their life, such as a divorce or being laid-off

Work with clients to develop strategies to change behavior or cope with difficult situations

Refer clients to other resources or services, such as support groups or other mental health professionals

Evaluate their clients’ progress and, if necessary, adjust the treatment plan

Many clinical social workers work in private practice. Some work in a group practice with other social workers or mental

health professionals. Others work alone in a solo practice. In private practice, clinical social workers often do

administrative and recordkeeping tasks. Among these tasks is working with clients and insurance companies to receive

payment for their services. In addition, social workers market their practice to bring in new clients and to network with

other professionals who may recommend them.

Direct-service social workers and clinical social workers often focus on a particular population or work environment. The

following are some types of workers in this occupation:

Child and family social workers protect vulnerable children and help families in need of assistance. They help parents

find services, such as child care, or apply for benefits, such as food stamps. They intervene when children are in danger

of neglect or abuse. Some help arrange adoptions, locate foster families, or work to get families back together. Clinical

social workers provide mental health care to help children and families cope with changes in their lives, such as divorce

or other family problems.

School social workers work with teachers, parents, and school administrators to develop plans and strategies to improve

students’ academic performance and social development. Students and their families are often referred to social

workers to deal with problems such as aggressive behavior, bullying, or frequent absences from school.

Healthcare social workers help patients understand their diagnosis and make the necessary adjustments to their

lifestyle, housing, or healthcare. They provide information on services, such as home health care or support groups, to

help patients manage their illness or disease. Social workers help doctors and other healthcare professionals understand

the effects diseases and illnesses have on patients’ mental and emotional health.

Some healthcare social workers specialize in gerontological social work or hospice and palliative care social work.

Gerontological social workers help senior citizens and their families. They help clients find services such as programs that

provide older adults with meals or with home health care. In some cases, they provide information about assisted living

facilities or nursing homes or work with older adults in those settings. They help clients and their families make plans for

possible health complications or where clients will live if they can no longer care for themselves.

Hospice and palliative care social workers help patients adjust to serious, chronic, or terminal illnesses. Palliative care

focuses on relieving or preventing pain and other symptoms associated with serious illness. Hospice is a type of palliative

care for people who are dying. Social workers in this setting provide and find services, such as support groups or grief

counselors, to help patients and their families cope with the illness or disease.

Mental health and substance abuse social workers help clients with mental illnesses or addictions. They provide

information on services, such as support groups or 12-step programs, to help clients cope with their illness.

Training Opportunities Linked to Those Jobs (Degree Types and Colleges/Universities)

How to Become a Social Worker

Clients talk to social workers about challenges in their lives and social workers must listen to and understand their

clients’ needs.

A bachelor’s degree is required for most direct-service social work positions, but some positions and settings require a

master’s degree. Clinical social workers must have a master’s degree. Licensure varies by state. Clinical social workers

must be licensed.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) is the most common requirement for entry-level positions. However, some

employers may hire workers who have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as psychology or sociology.

BSW programs prepare students for direct-service positions such as caseworker or mental health assistant. These

programs teach students about diverse populations, human behavior, and social welfare policy. All programs require

students to complete supervised fieldwork or an internship.

Some positions, including those in schools and in healthcare, frequently require a master’s degree in social work (MSW).

All clinical social workers must have an MSW.

MSWs generally take 2 years to complete. Some programs allow those with a BSW to earn their MSW in 1 year. MSW

programs prepare students for work in their chosen specialty and develop the skills to do clinical assessments, manage a

large number of clients, and take on supervisory duties. All programs require students to complete supervised fieldwork

or an internship.

A BSW is not required to enter MSW programs. In fact, a degree in almost any major is acceptable. However,

coursework in psychology, sociology, economics, and political science are recommended.

Licenses

Licensure varies by state. All states have some type of licensure or certification requirement. All states require clinical

social workers to be licensed. However, some states provide exemptions for clinical social workers who work in

government agencies.

Becoming a licensed clinical social worker usually requires a master’s degree in social work and 2 years or 3,000 hours of

supervised clinical experience after graduation. After completing their supervised experience, clinical social workers

must pass an exam to be licensed.

Although most states also have licenses for nonclinical social workers, these licenses are often optional. For more

information about licensure by state, contact the Association of Social Work Boards.

Important Qualities

Compassion. Social workers often work with people who are in stressful and difficult situations. To develop strong

relationships, they must have compassion and empathy for their clients.

Listening skills. Clients talk to social workers about challenges in their lives. To effectively help, social workers must

listen to and understand their clients’ needs.

Organizational skills. Helping and managing multiple clients, often assisting with their paperwork or documenting their

treatment, requires good organizational skills.

People skills. Being able to work with different groups of people is essential for social workers. They need strong people

skills to foster healthy and productive relationships with their clients and colleagues.

Problem-solving skills. Social workers need to develop practical and innovative solutions to their clients’ problems.

Time-management skills. Social workers often have many clients. They must manage their time well to provide

adequate service to all of their clients.

Texas Southmost

College

South Texas College Texas State Technical

College

The University of Texas

at Brownsville

The University of Texas

- Pan American

Social Work (AA) Social Work (AA) Social Work (AA) Social Work (BS)

Local Employers

Employer City

Employer City

A Better Choice Home Health Brownsville A-Touch Home Health Care Harlingen

A One Health Svc Agency Brownsville Bay Brook Home Health Svc Harlingen

A Touch Home Health Care Inc Brownsville Bee First Primary Home Care Harlingen

Abc Pediatrics Brownsville Behavior & Wellness Ctr Harlingen

Abundant Life Home Health Inc Brownsville Boy Scouts of America Harlingen

Career Options (Specific Job Types)

Sample of reported job titles:

Social Worker

Medical Social Worker

Clinical Social Worker

Director of Social Services

Social Work Case Manager

Nephrology Social Worker

Oncology Social Worker

Renal Social Worker

Director of Social Work

Psychiatric Social Worker

Salary Ranges

Wages for Healthcare Social Workers

Location Pay Period

2011

10% 25% Median 75% 90%

United States Hourly $14.98 $18.56 $23.37 $28.98 $35.11

Yearly $31,200 $38,600 $48,600 $60,300 $73,000

Texas Hourly $15.75 $19.91 $24.91 $29.34 $35.03

Yearly $32,800 $41,400 $51,800 $61,000 $72,900

Brownsville-Harlingen, TX MSA Hourly $9.19 $13.36 $21.62 $27.65 $34.65

Yearly $19,100 $27,800 $45,000 $57,500 $72,100

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX MSA

Hourly $13.21 $16.93 $23.39 $30.41 $37.13

Yearly $27,500 $35,200 $48,700 $63,300 $77,200

Professional Associations Linked to the Careers

For more information about social workers and clinical social workers, visit

National Association of Social Workers

Center for Clinical Social Work

For more information about licensure requirements, visit

Association of Social Work Boards

Sources

The information provided in this document was collected from the following sources:

Occupational Outlook Handbook (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/)

O*NET OnLine (http://www.onetonline.org/)

Texas CARES (http://www.texascaresonline.com/)

CareerOneStop (http://www.careeronestop.org/)

Local Employers (continued)

Employer City Employer City

A Better Choice Home Health Brownsville A-Touch Home Health Care Harlingen

A One Health Svc Agency Brownsville Bay Brook Home Health Svc Harlingen

A Touch Home Health Care Inc Brownsville Bee First Primary Home Care Harlingen

Abc Pediatrics Brownsville Behavior & Wellness Ctr Harlingen

Abundant Life Home Health Inc Brownsville Boy Scouts of America Harlingen

Acclaim Health Svc Brownsville Boys Club of Harlingen Harlingen

Albert Gonzalez Headstart Ctr Brownsville Buckner Children & Family Svc Harlingen

Alivio Home Care Brownsville Calvary Baptist Church Harlingen

Alpine Adult Day Care Brownsville Cardiovascular Associates Harlingen

Amor Health Svc Brownsville Carlos Ortiz Ministries Harlingen

Anesthesia Consultants Brownsville Casa DE Amigos Harlingen

Angeles Home Healthcare Inc Brownsville Casa Del Sol Harlingen

Apc Homemakers Brownsville Cem Church Harlingen

Arthritis & Osteoporosis Ctr Brownsville Channel 44 Counseling Line Harlingen

Asthma Center Brownsville Children's Clinic-Harlingen Harlingen

Avance-Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Christian Fellowship Church Harlingen

Beacon Harbor Home Health Brownsville Church of Christ Harlingen

Bennett Lena Head Start Ctr Brownsville Clark Orthopedics Harlingen

Boys & Girls Club of America Brownsville Corinth Baptist Church Harlingen

Boys & Girls Pediatric Clinic Brownsville Cornerstone Counseling Harlingen

Brownsville Advanced Imaging Brownsville Damien Center Harlingen

Brownsville Care Ctr Brownsville Dentists Who Care Harlingen

Brownsville Center-Obstetrics Brownsville Department-State Health Svc Harlingen

Brownsville Children's Clinic Brownsville Easter Seals Harlingen

Brownsville Clinic For Women Brownsville Faith That Pleases God Church Harlingen

Brownsville Community Fllwshp Brownsville Family Health Specialists Harlingen

Brownsville Community Health Brownsville Family Life Ctr Harlingen

Brownsville Daycare For Adults Brownsville Family Medical Ctr Harlingen

Brownsville Family Medicine Brownsville Family Practice Assoc Harlingen

Brownsville Good Samaritan Ctr Brownsville Family Practice Residency Ctr Harlingen

Brownsville Housing Authority Brownsville First Baptist Church-Harlingen Harlingen

Brownsville Kidney Ctr Ltd Brownsville First Choice Healthcare Harlingen

Brownsville Medical Assoc Brownsville First Christian Chr Youth Ctr Harlingen

Brownsville Neonatal Assoc Brownsville First Church of the Nazarene Harlingen

Brownsville Nursing & Rehab Brownsville First Home Health Harlingen

Brownsville Ob/Gyn Assoc Brownsville First Presbyterian Church Harlingen

Brownsville Pediatric & Adoles Brownsville First United Methodist Church Harlingen

Brownsville Pediatric Assn Brownsville Girl Scouts Harlingen

Brownsville Pulmonary Ctr Brownsville Grace Lutheran Church Harlingen

Brownsville Reg Chemo Ctr Brownsville Harlingen Adult Daycare Harlingen

Brownsville Surgical Hospital Brownsville Harlingen Anesthesia Assoc Harlingen

Brownsville Urological Assoc Brownsville Harlingen Bone & Joint Clinic Harlingen

Brownsville Women's Health Ctr Brownsville Harlingen Dialysis Harlingen

Brownsville Wound Care Brownsville Harlingen Family Night Clinic Harlingen

Browsville Kiddie Health Ctr Brownsville Harlingen Good Samaritan Ctr Harlingen

Cameron Park Head Start Brownsville Harlingen Kidney Ctr Harlingen

Caring For You Brownsville Harlingen Kid's Clinic Harlingen

Carino Adult Day Care Brownsville Harlingen Lung & Sleep Clinic Harlingen

Casa Court Appointed Spec Advo Brownsville Harlingen Medical Ctr Harlingen

Casey Family Program Brownsville Harlingen Nursing & Rehab Harlingen

Catholic Charities Brownsville Harlingen Obstetrics & Gyn Harlingen

Catholic Diocese-Brownsville Brownsville Harlingen Pediatrics Assoc Harlingen

Center For Pain Management Brownsville Harlingen Spine & Neurological Harlingen

Central Christian Church Brownsville Headache & Pain Ctr Harlingen

Central Medical Clinic Brownsville Health Success Rehab Ctr Harlingen

Central Mri Brownsville Heart Clinic Harlingen

Childrens Clinic-Harligen pa Brownsville Help America Corp Harlingen

Children's Doctor Brownsville Heritage Program Harlingen Harlingen

Christ the King Catholic Chr Brownsville Home Health Solutions Pllc Harlingen

Christian Fellowship Church Brownsville Horizon Youth Svc Ctr Harlingen

Church of Christ Brownsville Hughston & Redmond Harlingen

Church of the Advent Episcopal Brownsville Iglesia Bautista Emmanuel Harlingen

Church of the Good Sheperd Brownsville Immaculate Heart of Mary Harlingen

Clinica Santa Maria Brownsville Internal Medicine Assoc Harlingen

Columbia Valley Regional Med Brownsville Izquierdo Family Health Harlingen

Communities in Schools Brownsville Joint Replacement Ctr Harlingen

Community Development Corp Brownsville Kidney & Hypertension Spec Harlingen

Criterion Health Care Inc Brownsville LA Familia Adult Day Care Harlingen

Del Mar Family Clinic Brownsville LA Felicidad Adult Daycare Harlingen

Del Mar Medical Clinic Brownsville LA Hacienda Healthcare Harlingen

Doctor's Choice Home Health Brownsville LA Reyna Adult Daycare Harlingen

Dr Rafael DE LA Cruz Clinic Brownsville LA Sierra Linda Adult Daycare Harlingen

Dreamland Sleep Lab Brownsville LA Victoria Adult Daycare Ctr Harlingen

Ebony Lake Health Care Ctr Brownsville Las Fronteras Adult Daycare Harlingen

El Mundo Feliz Adult Daycare Brownsville Little Neighbors Health Care Harlingen

El Paraiso Adult Day Care Inc Brownsville Loaves & Fishes Harlingen

Energy Spinal Ctr Brownsville Magic Valley Health Svc Inc Harlingen

Exam One Brownsville Manases Night Clinic Harlingen

Faith Presbyterian Church Brownsville Manrique Custom Vision Ctr Harlingen

Fiesta Adult Day Care Brownsville Mc Kenna Allergy & Asthma Harlingen

First Baptist Church Brownsville Mc Kenna Allergy & Asthma Clnc Harlingen

First Mexican Baptist Church Brownsville Mch Svc Harlingen

First Presbyterian Church Brownsville Mercy Home Health Harlingen

First Recreation Ctr Brownsville Mes Harlingen

First Rio Valley Medical Brownsville Mirasoles Adult Day Care Harlingen

Foccus Medicine Ctr Brownsville National Nursing & Rehab Harlingen

Foot Doctor Brownsville Neighborhood Home Health Svc Harlingen

Friends Adult Day Care Inc Brownsville New Hope Counseling Svc Harlingen

Friendship of Women Inc Brownsville Nurse Placement Svc Inc Harlingen

Full Gospel Business Men's Brownsville Nurses That Care Harlingen

Good Neighbor Settlement House Brownsville Nurses That Care Sitter Svc Harlingen

Good Shepherd Catholic Church Brownsville Obesity Surgery Ctr-South TX Harlingen

Grief & Loss Ctr Brownsville Office of Vincent F Honrubia Harlingen

Gulf Coast Heart Specialist Brownsville Ophthalmic Consultants of TX Harlingen

Gulf Coast Heart Specialists Brownsville Our Lady of Assumption Ccd Harlingen

Happy Hearts Adult Day Care Brownsville Paradise Adult Day Care Ctr Harlingen

Heart Institute of Brownsville Brownsville Pathology Laboratories Harlingen

Holy Family Church Brownsville Pediatric Heart Clinic Harlingen

Homemakers Brownsville Pediatric Subspecialty Ctr Harlingen

House Calls Brownsville Planned Parenthood Harlingen

House Calls Homebase Health Brownsville Queen of Peace Harlingen

Imaging Ctr Brownsville Rainbow Medical Svc Harlingen

Immaculate Conception Brownsville Reddy Children's Clinic Harlingen

Interim Healthcare Brownsville Reproductive Services Harlingen

J & J Home Health Agency Brownsville Retama Manor Nursing Ctr Harlingen

Kidsville USA Brownsville Rgv Surgery Harlingen

LA Amistad Adult Day Care Brownsville Rio Grande Ear Nose Throat Harlingen

LA Doctora DE Los Ninos Brownsville Rio Grande Home Health Agency Harlingen

LA Plaza Brownsville Rio Grande Orthopedic Ctr Harlingen

LA Resaca Adult Day Care Inc Brownsville Rio Grande Pain Team Harlingen

LA Vida Nueva Brownsville Rio Grande Valley Pediatric Harlingen

Lakeview Rehab Care Brownsville Rio Grande Valley Vein Clinic Harlingen

Leon Gardens Headstart Brownsville Ronald Mc Donald House Harlingen

Lighthouse Counseling Brownsville Roy Vicki Home Health Svc Inc Harlingen

Livingway Family Church Brownsville Salvation Army Harlingen

Lucio Campus Care Ctr Brownsville San Benito Adult Day Care Ctr Harlingen

Lupita Adult Day Care Brownsville San Benito Medical Assoc Harlingen

M & M Pediatrics Brownsville Sandi Jo Funk Hospice Harlingen

Manna Hcs Brownsville Sleep Center At Valley Baptist Harlingen

Maura Smith Head Start Ctr Brownsville Smith Family Clinic pa Harlingen

Medical Associates-Brwnsvll Brownsville South Texas Cancer Ctr Harlingen

Medical Brownsville Brownsville South Texas Cancer Ctr Hrlngn Harlingen

Mercy Home Health Brownsville South Texas Clinic For Pain Harlingen

MI Esperanza Brownsville South Texas Endocrine Clinic Harlingen

MI Jardin Adult Day Care Brownsville South Texas Hospital Harlingen

Ministry Home Health Inc Brownsville South Texas Nursing Care Inc Harlingen

Mother of Perpetual Help Home Brownsville Southwest Eye Care Clinic Harlingen

Mtb Silverio Pediatric Ctr Brownsville Sparro G Scott Harlingen

Multi Therapy Pain Clinic Brownsville Spirit of Praise Church Harlingen

New Horizon Medical Brownsville St Alban Episcopal Church Harlingen

Newman Center Brownsville St Anthony's Harlingen

North Brownsville Dialysis Ctr Brownsville St Anthony's Catholic Church Harlingen

Odyssey Health Care Brownsville Su Clinica Familiar Harlingen

Ophthalmic Consultants of TX Brownsville Su Clinica Familiar Purchasing Harlingen

Our Lady of Good Counsel Chr Brownsville Su Pediatrics Clinic Harlingen

Ozanam Center Brownsville Sun Valley Adult Health Ctr Harlingen

Palm Valley Emergency Phys Brownsville Sunglo Fellowship Ctr Harlingen

Palm Valley Healthcare Inc II Brownsville Sunglo Home Health Svc Inc Harlingen

Pediatric Heart Clinic Brownsville Texas Visiting Nurse Svc Harlingen

Pentecostal Holiness Church Brownsville Texas Visiting Nurse Svc Inc Harlingen

Planned Parenthood Brownsville

Tlc Adult Day Care

Harlingen

Plotkin & Assoc Brownsville Tlc Central Kitchen Harlingen

Praise the Lord Health Care Brownsville Tmp Training Ctr Harlingen

Price Village Fam Med Clinic Brownsville Total Rehabilitation Harlingen

Quality Home Health Care Brownsville Treasure Hills Presbyterian Harlingen

Ramiro Munoz Facog Brownsville Tyler Medical Plaza Harlingen

Rancho El Eden Brownsville U S Oncology Harlingen

Reality House Brownsville United Kids Harlingen

Region One Early Childhood Brownsville Urology Associates of South TX Harlingen

Rehab Center At Vly Regl Med Brownsville Valley Baptist Behavioral Hlth Harlingen

Renaissance Orthopaedics Brownsville Valley Baptist Harlingen Harlingen

Rio Grande Ear Nose & Throat Brownsville Valley Baptist Health System Harlingen

Rio Grande Valley Orthopedic Brownsville Valley Baptist Med Arts Pvln Harlingen

Riomed 21 Brownsville Valley Baptist Medical Ctr Harlingen

Riverside Adult Day Care Brownsville Valley Childrens Clinic Harlingen

Rodolfo Walss Ob-Gyn Med Group Brownsville Valley Diagnostic Clinic Harlingen

Rodriguez-Rodriguez Brownsville Valley Ear Nose & Throat Clnc Harlingen

S U Clinica Familiar Brownsville Valley Ear Nose & Throat Spec Harlingen

San Felipe DE Jesus Church Brownsville Valley Endoscopy Ctr Harlingen

San Martin Hm Health Pediatric Brownsville Valley Eye Clinic & Outpatient Harlingen

San Martin Home Health Inc Brownsville Valley Eye Ctr Harlingen

Santa Cruz Health Svc Inc Brownsville Valley Eye Surgery Ctr Harlingen

Sima Health Care Brownsville Valley Family Life Harlingen

South Texas Cancer Ctr Brownsville Valley Laser Ctr Harlingen

South Texas Eye Ctr Brownsville Valley Neurosurgeons Harlingen

South Texas Rehab Hosp Brownsville Valley Orthopedic Clinic Harlingen

South Texas Women's Consultant Brownsville Valley Orthopedic Surgeon Harlingen

Southwest Ear Nose & Throat Brownsville Valley Primary Care Network Harlingen

Southwest Facial Plastic Srgry Brownsville Valley Radiologists & Assoc Harlingen

Southwest Key Dccms Brownsville Valley Retina Institute Harlingen

Southwest Key Program Inc Brownsville Valley View Adult Day Care Harlingen

St Anthony Family Clinic Brownsville Valley Women's Clinic Harlingen

St Joseph's Church Brownsville Vicki Roy Home Health Care Inc Harlingen

St Luke Catholic School Brownsville Way of the Cross Ministries Harlingen

St Luke Church Brownsville Well Baby Clinic Harlingen

St Mary's Catholic Church Brownsville Well Care Medical Clinic Harlingen

St Vincent DE Paul Brownsville Wesley United Methodist Church Harlingen

Stat Nursing Home Health Care Brownsville Women's Health Care Harlingen

Sudarshan Associates Brownsville Womens Health Specialists Harlingen

Sunglo Fellowship Ctr Inc Brownsville Wood Crisis Ctr Harlingen

Sunglo Home Health Svc Inc Brownsville Wound Care Ctr Harlingen

Sunglow Fellowship Ctr Brownsville Yesteryear Adult Day Care Harlingen

Surgical Assoc-Brownsville Brownsville First United Methodist Church LA Feria

Texan Coast Eye Care & Surgery Brownsville LA Esperanza Adult Daycare LA Feria

Texas Visiting Nurse Svc Inc Brownsville Neighborhood Doctor LA Feria

Tip O Tex Little Miss Kickball Brownsville St Francis Xavier Church LA Feria

Tip of Texas Family Outreach Brownsville First Baptist Church Los Fresnos

Tlc Adult Day Care Brownsville International Educational Svc Los Fresnos

Tlc Adult Day Care Ctr Brownsville Los Fresnos Head Start Child Los Fresnos

Trinity Home Care Primary Care Brownsville Los Fresnos Medicine Los Fresnos

Tropical Home Health Brownsville St Cecilia Catholic Church Los Fresnos

Ukoli Care Clinic Brownsville Tlc Adult Day Care Los Fresnos

Unique Home Health Brownsville Our Heavenly Father Church Olmito

United Way Brownsville Sunshine Haven Inc Olmito

Urologic Specialists Assoc Brownsville Boys & Girls Club of America Port Isabel

Valley Angels Home Health Brownsville Father Joseph O'Brien Health Port Isabel

Valley Baptist Medical Ctr Brownsville Our Lady Star of the Sea Cthlc Port Isabel

Valley Cardiac Care Ctr Brownsville P I Medical Clinic Port Isabel

Valley Care Home Health Svc Brownsville Port Isabel Health Clinic Port Isabel

Valley Cataract Institute Brownsville Valley Childrens Clinic Port Isabel

Valley Comprehensive Pain Mgmt Brownsville Trinity Home Health Rancho Viejo

Valley Day & Night Clinic Brownsville First Baptist Church Rio Hondo

Valley Doctors Clinic Brownsville Rio Hondo Medicine Rio Hondo

Valley Ears Nose Throat Specs Brownsville St Helen's Catholic Church Rio Hondo

Valley Eye Ctr pa Brownsville Trinidad Adult Day Care Ctr Rio Hondo

Valley Grande Manor Inc Brownsville All Saints Episcopal Church San Benito

Valley Hemodialysis Ctr Brownsville Allergy Supplies of the Valley San Benito

Valley Pain & Rehab Ctr Brownsville Children First Pediatric Rehab San Benito

Valley Psychiatric Clinic Brownsville Dolly Vinsant Memorial Hosp San Benito

Valley Regional Medical Ctr Brownsville El Ranchito Head Start Ctr San Benito

Valley Retina Institute Brownsville First Presbyterian Church San Benito

Valleywide Home Care Brownsville First United Methodist Church San Benito

Vida Feliz Adult Day Care Brownsville Harlingen Physical Therapy San Benito

Well Care Medical Clinic Brownsville Kids Round Up Pediatric Rehab San Benito

Whispering Palms Development Brownsville Our Lady Queen of the Universe San Benito

Word of God Church-Iglesia Brownsville Queen of Universe Church San Benito

Youth & Young Adult Ministry Brownsville Region One Education Svc Ctr San Benito

A & M Home Health Harlingen San Benito Head Start Ctr San Benito

A N Senior Care Harlingen San Benito Medical Assoc San Benito

Absolute Medical Case Mgmt Svc Harlingen St Benedict's Catholic Church San Benito

Abundant Life Assembly of God Harlingen St Joseph Church San Benito

Adoption Affiliates Harlingen St Theresa Church San Benito

Affectionate Home Health Inc Harlingen Sunglo Fellowship Ctr San Benito

All About Kids Home Health Harlingen Tapangan Pediatrics San Benito

All Home Care Inc Harlingen Twinbrooke South San Benito

All Texas Healthcare Harlingen Usrc San Benito Dialysis San Benito

Ambulatory Surgery Ctr Harlingen Valley International Christian San Benito

American Red Cross Harlingen Valley International Comm Ctr San Benito

Apc Home Health Svc Inc Harlingen Visent Dolly Memorial Hospital San Benito

Apc Home Maker Svc Harlingen Well Care Medical Ctr San Benito

Apc Homemakers Harlingen Centro DE Salud DE Santa Rosa Santa Rosa

Apc Homemakers Headquarters Harlingen Joy Adult Day Care Santa Rosa

Apria Healthcare Harlingen St Mary's Catholic Church Santa Rosa

Arthritis Clinic Harlingen Trinity Homecare Inc Santa Rosa

Associated Clinic-Msclskltl Harlingen Island Baptist Church South Padre Island

Athc Provider Svc Harlingen Padre Island Health Spec South Padre Island

• Center for Clinical Social Work• Association of Social Work Boards

Career Learning Experiences:

Career PreparationInternshipJob ShadowingClinical RotationsCertificationsClinical Volunteer Work (local hospitals & medical facilities)

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Service Learning Experiences:

Boy/Girl ScoutsCampus Service OrganizationsCommunity Service VolunteerMedical Mission TripsPeer Mentoring / Peer TutoringSpecial Olympics

Courses*:

Principles of Health ScienceCareer-Related

Electives:

Government/EconomicsElectiveElective

Core Courses:

Extracurricular Experiences:***

Language Immersion ProgramsNational Youth Leadership Forum on MedicineSchool NewspaperStudent CouncilUIL Academic CompetitionsYearbook

Career-Related

Electives:

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English IIGeometry or Algebra IIChemistry

English I Algebra I or GeometryBiology

World Geography Fine Arts Foreign Language IPhysical Education or Athletics

(Local districts may list high school credit courses here)

Career Goal (O*NET Code): (21-1022) - Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to help improve people’s lives. Social workers help people function the best way they can in their environment, deal with their relationships, and solve personal and family problems. Social workers often see clients who face a life-threatening disease or a social problem, such as inadequate housing, unemployment, a serious illness, a disability, or substance abuse. Social workers also assist families that have serious domestic conflicts, sometimes involving child or spousal abuse.

Student Name:_________________________________________________Grade: _______________________________________School: ______________________________________________________

Health Occupations Students of America

Course Overview: Focuses on careers in planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

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COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES -- High School

Students should take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), dual credit, Advanced Technical Credit (ATC), or locally articulated courses (Tech Prep), if possible. List those courses that count for college credit on your campus.

HS Courses:

World History ElectiveForeign Language IIElective

Medical Terminology and Pathophysiology

English IIIAlgebra II or Pre-CalculusPhysics

United States History ElectiveForeign Language III **Professional Communications or Speech

Health Science

Career-Related

Electives:

English IVPre-Calculus or Calculus4th Science

Courses:

Practicum in Health Science

Social Work (A)Social Work (A)

How to Become a Social Worker

Clients talk to social workers about challenges in their lives and social workers must listen to and understand their clients’ needs. A bachelor’s degree is required for most direct-service social work positions, but some positions and settings require a master’s degree.

Career-Related

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Texas Southmost College South Texas College Texas State Technical College

Social Work (B)

Professional Associations:

• National Association of Social Workers

Career Options:

The University of Texas at

Brownsville

The University of Texas - Pan

American

* Students must meet local & state high school graduation requirements. ** Required course for the Distinguished Graduation Plan (in addition to other

measures). *** Based on campus availability. Students may select other elective courses for personal enrichment purposes.

Social Work (A)

This plan of study serves as a guide, along with other career planning materials, for pursuing a career path and is based on the most recent information as of 2009. All

plans meet high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.

• Social Worker • Medical Social Worker• Clinical Social Worker • Social Work Case Manager • Psychiatric Social Worker

Health Science: Therapeutic Services: Nurse - June, 2009