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
Supporting Programs
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Top Expected Tasks
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
01
Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
02
Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
03
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
04
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
05
Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
06
Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
07
Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
08
Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
09
Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
10
Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
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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