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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How AI Impacts Each Task
13 tasks analyzed
Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse. | - | - | 24% |
| Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals. | - | - | 14% |
| Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients. | - | - | 14% |
| Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs. | - | - | 10% |
| Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient. | - | - | 8% |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$60,060
per year
Mean Wage
$68,290
per year
Employment
126K
workers
Wage Range
$39,620 - $104,130
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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