Healthcare Social Workers
The short answer
Parts of this job are expected to change. AI can already assist with some of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 2,958 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth for how much AI could touch it—right around the middle.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about half of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the middle fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 65% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Educate clients about end-of-life symptoms and options to assist them in making informed decisions.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Organize support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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