About Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Average Salary - $44K | Education - Masters Degree | 4-Years
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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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SALARIES
SALARIES
$36,110
AVERAGE ENTRY
$38,590
AVERAGE MID
$61,140
AVERAGE ADVANCED
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SOCIAL WORKERS
DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS, COURSES
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Supporting Programs
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Arizona State University
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Arizona State University
Bachelor's Degree
Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree
Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree
Arizona State University
Doctoral or professional degree
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SOCIAL WORKERS
BY THE NUMBERS
NUMBERS
31.5
Percent
Increase in employment for healthcare and social assistance from 2021 - 2031 (Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity).
5
Thousand
Projected openings through 2030.
237
Jobs
Available as of today.
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