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

  • Crisis Intervention Specialist
  • Substance Abuse Specialist

  • 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.
  • Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.

  • Advise others on social or educational issues.
  • Plan programs to address community health issues.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.