Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Role Overview
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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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New York | $80,230 |
| Connecticut | $78,820 |
| Minnesota | $77,100 |
| California | $75,320 |
| District of Columbia | $72,720 |
| Oregon | $71,830 |
| New Jersey | $70,420 |
| Hawaii | $70,340 |
| Vermont | $69,540 |
| Washington | $69,060 |
| Maine | $67,820 |
| New Mexico | $65,600 |
| Colorado | $65,080 |
| Massachusetts | $64,960 |
| New Hampshire | $63,810 |
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Median Annual Salary
$60,060
Projected Growth (10yr)
+9.7%
Avg. annual openings
13.5k
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