Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

The evaluation and care of patients suffering from mental, emotional, and/or substance addiction issues, such as those related to tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use.

Career Snapshot

SNAPSHOT
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.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
MED
Dealing and handling conflict
HIGH
Competition for this position
LOW
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
LOW
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
LOW
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Characteristics

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Level of responsibilities
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Dealing and handling conflicts
Leadership
Physical demands
Critical decision making
Exposure to job hazards
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Activities

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