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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

21-1023 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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Central Minnesota 20024$34.30/hr$25.02/hr$27.16/hr$32.55/hr$39.53/hr$44.96/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services230$40.68/hr
Education and Health Services1,840$29.80/hr
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public AdministrationN/A$40.06/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 30$29.25/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 30$32.07/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 50$21.99/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 60$30.31/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 70$27.38/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 70$28.93/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 100$38.58/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 130$32.18/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 130$33.74/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 150$35.85/hr4.8%
Northwest Balance of State 160$28.99/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 200$29.16/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 200$32.55/hr10.1%
Northwest Minnesota 210$28.93/hr10.1%
Northeast Minnesota 230$28.98/hr9.8%
Southeast Minnesota 240$32.74/hr9.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,650$33.17/hr7.6%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,800$33.46/hrN/A
Minnesota 2,690$32.31/hr7.6%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Healthcare Social Workers 2,690$31.23/hr12.1%
Marriage and Family Therapists 3,240$32.93/hr15.5%
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 1,130$50.18/hrN/A
Rehabilitation Counselors 2,580$22.67/hr5.7%
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 7,400$31.74/hr10.6%
School Psychologists 1,020$40.55/hrN/A
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors 3,790$29.66/hr8.6%
Social and Human Service Assistants 10,710$20.29/hr10.5%
Psychiatrists 450>$100/hr13.2%
Registered Nurses 63,800$41.96/hr6.6%


  • Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
  • Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
  • Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
  • Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
  • Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
  • Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
  • Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
  • Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
  • Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.