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

  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

  • Community Mental Health Social Worker
  • Community Mental Health Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Long Term Services and Supports Service Clinician
  • Long Term Services and Supports Service Coordinator
  • Marriage and Family Social Worker

  • Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.
  • Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
  • Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
  • Develop or advise on social policy or assist in community development.
  • Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
  • Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
  • Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.

  • Plan programs to address community health issues.
  • Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
  • Lead classes or community events.
  • Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.