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

  • Therapist
  • Case Therapist
  • Clinical Therapist
  • Mental Health Therapist
  • Outpatient Therapist

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.

  • Collect information about clients.
  • Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
  • Lead classes or community events.