Education, Nonprofit and Human Services

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker

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Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

RELATED JOB TITLES

Case Manager, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Therapist, Clinician, Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Mental Health Therapist, Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, Therapist


Facts and Stats

Your career outlook is looking good – just like these stats.

O*NET Code: 21-1023.00

$60k

Median wages (annual)

13,500

Projected job openings

7%

Projected growth (much faster than average)


What you Need to Know

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