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.
52 alternate job titles:
Addictions Counselor
Alcoholism Worker
Assessment Specialist
Behavior Specialist
Behavioral Case Manager
Behavioral Clinician
Behavioral Health Care Manager (BHCM)
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Behavioral Health Social Worker
Behavioral Health Worker
Behavioral Technician
Case Manager
Case Therapist
Chemical Dependency Counselor
Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Therapist
Clinician
Community Mental Health Social Worker
Community Mental Health Worker
Community Support Worker
Counselor
Crisis Intervention Counselor
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Crisis Worker
Direct Care Counselor
Direct Service Provider
Drug Abuse Social Worker
Drug Abuse Worker
Group Home Counselor
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP)
Licensed Social Worker
LTSS Service Coordinator (Long Term Services and Supports Service Coordinator)
LTTS Service Clinician (Long Term Services and Supports Service Clinician)
Mental Health Case Manager
Mental Health Clinician
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental Health Professional
Mental Health Social Worker
Mental Health Therapist
Mental Health Worker
Outpatient Clinician
Outpatient Therapist
Psychiatric Social Worker
Psychotherapist Social Worker
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
Residential Case Manager
Social Worker
Substance Abuse Clinician
Substance Abuse Specialist
Therapist
Treatment Coordinator
Salary Information
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers: $60,060 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues. | General |
| Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues. | General |
| Refer clients to community or social service programs. | General |
| Counsel family members of clients or patients. | General |
| Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs. | General |
| Plan programs to address community health issues. | General |
| Advise others on social or educational issues. | General |
| Collect information about clients. | General |
| Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress. | General |
| Assist clients in handling details of daily life. | General |
| Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments. | Analysis |
| Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress. | Analysis |
| Conduct research on social issues. | Analysis |
| Maintain client records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain professional social services knowledge. | Maintenance |
| Supervise workers providing client or patient services. | Management |
| Lead classes or community events. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe PageMaker | Desktop publishing software |
| Client records software | Medical software |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | Office suite software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Information presentation software | Presentation software |
| James Frazier Associates DataStart | Medical software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Publisher | Desktop publishing software |
| Netscape Navigator | Internet browser software |
| Patient electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Social Solutions ETO | Medical software |
| Social Work Software ClientTouch | Medical software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Certified Social Workers Credential | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |
| Approved Consultant in Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Board Approved Clinical Consultant | International Gambling Counselor Certification Board | Not Available |
| Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work | American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Case Manager Certification | Commission for Case Manager Certification | Not Available |
| Certification in Cognitive Therapy | Academy of Cognitive Therapy | Not Available |
| Certification of Clinical Hypnosis | American Society of Clinical Hypnosis | Not Available |
| Certified Addiction Specialist | American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders | Not Available |
| Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |
| Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs Social Worker | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Supervisor | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Specialist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professional | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Forensic Interviewer | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Forensic Social Worker | National Association of Forensic Counselors | Not Available |
| Certified Prevention Specialist | International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Sexuality Counselor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Social Work Case Manager | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |
| Certified Social Worker in Health Care | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |
| Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator | Certification Commission for Drug and Alcohol Program Professionals | Not Available |
| Clinical Social Worker in Gerontology | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |
| Diplomate in Clinical Social Work | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |
| EMDRIA Certified Therapist | EMDR International Association | Not Available |
| International Co-Occurring Gambling Specialist | International Gambling Counselor Certification Board | Not Available |
| Master Addiction Counselor | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| National Certified Adolescent Addictions Counselor | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| National Certified Counselor | National Board for Certified Counselors | Not Available |
| National Clinical Supervision Endorsement | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| Nationally Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist | Association for Addiction Professionals | Not Available |
| Oncology Social Work Certification | Board of Oncology Social Work Certification | Not Available |
| Qualified Clinical Social Worker Credential | National Association of Social Workers | Not Available |
| Registered Addiction Specialist | The Breining Institute | Not Available |
| Registered Behavior Technician | Behavior Analyst Certification Board | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
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