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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers  

Definition of Occupation

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. Social workers help people function the best way they can in their environment, deal with their relationships, and solve personal and family problems. Client problems may include inadequate housing, unemployment, serious illness, disability, or substance abuse. Social workers also assist families that have serious domestic conflicts, including those involving child or spousal abuse.