Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
O*NET-SOC 21-1023.00 · interest code SIC
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.
How this work is wired
O*NET rates every occupation 1-7 on six interest dimensions. This one leans Social — teaching, caring for, advising and helping people directly — then Investigative and Conventional.
Preparation typically needed
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation — usually a graduate or professional degree.