Details Report for:
21-1023.00 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
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.
Sample of reported job titles: Case Manager, Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Therapist, Clinician, Counselor, Mental Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Substance Abuse Counselor, Therapist
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Calendar and scheduling software — Scheduling software
- Data base user interface and query software — Database software
- Desktop publishing software — Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker; Microsoft Publisher
- Document management software — Adobe Acrobat
- Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
- Internet browser software — Microsoft Internet Explorer; Netscape Navigator; Web browser software
- Medical software — Client records software; Medical condition coding software
; Medical procedure coding software; Patient electronic medical record EMR software (see all 7 examples)
- Office suite software — Corel WordPerfect; Microsoft Office
- Presentation software — Information presentation software; Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software — Microsoft SharePoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
- Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.
- Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
- Collect information about clients.
- Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
- Maintain client records.
- Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress.
- Counsel family members of clients or patients.
- Refer clients to community or social service programs.
- Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.
- Lead classes or community events.
- Assist clients in handling details of daily life.
- Conduct research on social issues.
- Maintain professional social services knowledge.
- Plan programs to address community health issues.
- Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
- Advise others on social or educational issues.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). |
Related Experience | Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job. |
Job Training | Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, neurologists, and veterinarians. |
SVP Range | (8.0 and above) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
19-3033.00 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists |
21-1011.00 | Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors ![]() |
21-1012.00 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors ![]() |
21-1013.00 | Marriage and Family Therapists ![]() |
21-1014.00 | Mental Health Counselors ![]() |
21-1015.00 | Rehabilitation Counselors ![]() |
21-1021.00 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers ![]() |
21-1022.00 | Healthcare Social Workers ![]() |
21-1092.00 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists |
25-1066.00 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $22.43 hourly, $46,650 annual |
State wages | |
Local wages | |
Employment (2019) | 123,200 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 13,400 |
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Top industries (2019) | Health Care and Social Assistance (76% employed in this sector)
Government (18%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- American Association of Pastoral Counselors
- American Counseling Association
- American Group Psychotherapy Association
- American Psychological Association
- Association for Addiction Professionals
- Association for Play Therapy
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Board for Certified Counselors
- National Head Start Association
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Social workers