Medical Social Workers assess the psychosocial functioning of patients and families and intervene as necessary. Interventions may include connecting patients to necessary resources and supports in the community; supportive counseling or grief counseling; or helping a patient to expand and strengthen their network of social supports (for example, Social Services programs like Medicaid, Food Stamps and HEAP).

All Northern Lights Home Health Care Social Workers are licensed to work in New York State. They undergo a rigorous background check, receive additional training, and are required to attend ongoing in-service education throughout the year.