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

  • Community Mental Health Social Worker
  • Community Mental Health Worker
  • Community Support Worker
  • Service Coordinator
  • Direct Service Provider
  • Early Intervention Service Coordinator
  • LTSS Service Coordinator
  • LTTS Service Clinician
  • Long Term Services and Supports Service Clinician
  • Long Term Services and Supports Service Coordinator
  • Substance Abuse Services Director

  • 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.
  • Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.
  • 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.
  • Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.

  • Lead classes or community events.
  • Maintain professional social services knowledge.
  • Plan programs to address community health issues.
  • Refer clients to community or social service programs.
  • Supervise workers providing client or patient services.