Mental Health Counselors & Substance Abuse Counselors
Fast Growing
Growing
Steady Growth
Declining
Occupation Description
Mental health and substance abuse social workers evaluate and assist individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse difficulties, comprising of abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may also require individual and/or group treatment, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Estimated Income
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
109920
Job Openings By 2020
109920
Growth Rate
31.3%
Required Work Experience
None