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21-1023.00   Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

O*NET SOC Title
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Lay Titles
Social Work Supervisor
Social Worker
Clinical Social Worker
Community Mental Health Social Worker
Drug Abuse Social Worker
Licensed Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Marriage and Family Social Worker
Mental Health Social Worker
Psychiatric Social Worker
Psychotherapist Social Worker
School Social Worker
O*NET SOC Description
O*NET SOC Tasks
Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Develop or advise on social policy or assist in community development.
Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.
Detailed Work Activities
Advise others on social or educational issues.
Conduct research on social issues.
Maintain professional social services knowledge.
Refer clients to community or social service programs.