U.S. Dept. of Labor code 21-1023.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Assist clients in overcoming mental health and substance abuse challenges.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Assess client needs
Interview clients and review records to evaluate their mental or physical condition.
2
Develop treatment plans
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create tailored treatment plans based on client needs.
3
Monitor client progress
Evaluate and record client progress towards treatment goals regularly.
4
Educate clients and families
Provide information about mental health issues and available community resources to clients and their families.
5
Refer to community resources
Connect clients with housing or treatment resources to support their recovery.

Tools used in this work

Adobe AcrobatMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.