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

  • Family Advocate
  • Behavioral Case Manager
  • Behavioral Health Care Manager
  • Behavioral Health Case Manager
  • Case Manager
  • Direct Care Counselor
  • Health Manager
  • Marriage and Family Social Worker
  • Mental Health Case Manager
  • Residential Case Manager

  • 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 or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
  • 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.

  • Counsel family members of clients or patients.