Human Services

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs.

Salary Breakdown

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Average

$49,460

ANNUAL

$23.78

HOURLY

Entry Level

$31,600

ANNUAL

$15.19

HOURLY

Mid Level

$47,280

ANNUAL

$22.73

HOURLY

Expert Level

$74,320

ANNUAL

$35.73

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

2,150

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Therapy and Counseling

KNOWLEDGE

Psychology

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

SKILL

Social Perceptiveness

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Monitoring

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension

ABILITY

Oral Expression

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Written Comprehension

ABILITY

Written Expression


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