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

  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

  • Substance Abuse Clinician
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Substance Abuse Services Director
  • Substance Abuse Specialist
  • Drug Abuse Social Worker
  • Drug Abuse Worker

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.