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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Average Salary - $44K | Education - Masters Degree | 4-Years

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About Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

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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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.

235

Jobs

Available as of today.

One of the highest in demand careers in the U.S.

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