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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
Northwest Minnesota 23030$34.02/hr$26.40/hr$28.39/hr$31.98/hr$39.38/hr$42.45/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services190$43.32/hr
Education and Health Services2,410$30.81/hr
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration610$41.94/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 40$28.63/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 50$28.94/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 60$26.21/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 80$30.59/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 80$31.94/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 110$38.75/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 110$38.42/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 120$36.06/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 130$27.65/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 170$36.77/hr3.9%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 180$30.95/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 180$32.64/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 210$37.57/hr7.3%
Northeast Minnesota 230$30.81/hr8.6%
Northwest Minnesota 230$31.98/hr10.0%
Central Minnesota 320$29.60/hr6.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 2,020$32.30/hr5.9%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 2,250$32.16/hrN/A
Minnesota 3,210$32.64/hr6.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Healthcare Social Workers 2,710$33.91/hr5.8%
Marriage and Family Therapists 4,230$32.63/hr14.7%
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 1,670$50.10/hr9.9%
Rehabilitation Counselors 2,670$22.73/hr7.1%
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 8,280$33.22/hr5.6%
School Psychologists 840$40.90/hr3.0%
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors 4,210$30.04/hr6.8%
Social and Human Service Assistants 12,260$22.54/hr7.3%
Psychiatrists 480>$100/hr7.2%
Registered Nurses 66,700$48.19/hr5.3%


  • 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.