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.
Work Activities
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Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
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Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
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Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
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Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
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Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
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Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
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Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
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Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
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Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
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Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
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Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
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Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.
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Develop or advise on social policy or assist in community development.
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Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
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Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
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Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Education
Master's degree
- Work Experience
No work experience
- Training
Internship/residency
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People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
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Concern for Others
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Integrity
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Self Control
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Adaptability/Flexibility
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Stress Tolerance
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Dependability
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Personal computers
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Notebook computers
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Desktop computers
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Office suite software
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Medical software
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Internet browser software
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Electronic mail software
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Desktop publishing software
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