How do they match: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Direct Service Provider
  • Long Term Services and Supports Service Clinician
  • Long Term Services and Supports Service Coordinator
  • Marriage and Family Social Worker
  • Substance Abuse Services Director

  • 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.

  • Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
  • Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.

  • Advise others on social or educational issues.