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Careers / Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers |
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Summary Description |
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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. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Addictions Counselor |
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Alcoholism Worker |
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Behavioral Health Case Manager |
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Case Manager |
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Case Managers |
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Case Therapist |
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Chemical Dependency Counselor |
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Clinical Social Worker |
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Clinical Therapist |
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Clinician |
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Community Mental Health Social Worker |
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Community Mental Health Worker |
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Community Support Worker |
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Counselor |
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Crisis Intervention Counselor |
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Crisis Intervention Specialist |
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Crisis Worker |
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Direct Care Counselor |
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Direct Service Provider |
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Drug Abuse Social Worker |
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Drug Abuse Worker |
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Family Advocate |
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Group Home Counselor |
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) |
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Licensed Social Worker |
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Marriage and Family Social Worker |
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Mental Health Case Manager |
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Mental Health Practitioner |
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Mental Health Social Worker |
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Mental Health Therapist |
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Mental Health Worker |
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Outpatient Therapist |
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Probation Agent |
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Probation Officer |
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Psychiatric Social Worker |
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Psychotherapist |
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Psychotherapist Social Worker |
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Residential Case Manager |
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Social Worker |
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Substance Abuse Clinician |
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Substance Abuse Counselor |
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Substance Abuse Services Director |
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Therapist |
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Job Tasks |
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Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
- Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.
- Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.
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Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress.
- Maintain client records.
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Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
- Collect information about clients.
- Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
- Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
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Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
- Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.
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Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
- Counsel family members of clients or patients.
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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.
- Refer clients to community or social service programs.
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Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
- Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.
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Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
- Lead classes or community events.
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Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
- Assist clients in handling details of daily life.
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Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
- Research social issues.
- Maintain professional social services knowledge.
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Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.
- Plan programs to address community health issues.
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Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
- Supervise workers providing client or patient services.
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Develop or advise on social policy or assist in community development.
- Advise others on social or educational issues.
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Work Activities |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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The average American household spends more on transportation than on food. |
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