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Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
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Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
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Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress concerning treatment goals.
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Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
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Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
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Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
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Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
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Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources
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Supervise clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
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Administrative tasks such as proof-reading, transcribing handwritten information, or operating calculators or computers to work with pay records, invoices, balance sheets, or other documents
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