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

  • Counselor
  • Addictions Counselor
  • Chemical Dependency Counselor
  • Crisis Intervention Counselor
  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Group Home Counselor
  • Substance Abuse Counselor

  • 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.
  • Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
  • Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
  • Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
  • Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.

  • Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
  • Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.
  • Counsel family members of clients or patients.
  • Advise others on social or educational issues.