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.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Human Services |
| Indiana Average Salary | $42,100.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 42 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 411 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | 3.17 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 2,121 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 16.25 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Oral Communication
Decision-making
Organization
Leadership
Integrity
Conflict Management
Work Ethic
Creativity
Professionalism
Teamwork
Intellectual Risk-taking
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Oral Communication
Decision-making
Organization
Leadership
Integrity
Conflict Management
Work Ethic
Creativity
Professionalism
Teamwork
Intellectual Risk-taking
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Provide care for mentally ill or special needs individuals
Assist clients in handling details of daily life
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Identify patient's current and past drug history
Solve clinical problems
Conduct behavior modification
Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs
Assist clients in handling details of daily life
Assist individuals with mental or social disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Assist individuals with physical disabilities, handicaps, or illnesses
Conduct individual, group, or family interventions
Identify patient's current and past drug history
Solve clinical problems
Conduct behavior modification
Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Evaluate mental health conditions or disorders
Evaluate patient functioning and capabilities
Evaluate client progress against measurable goals
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Identify physical or emotional abuse
Conduct program evaluations
Determine social service program status
Evaluate patient functioning and capabilities
Evaluate client progress against measurable goals
Evaluate patient or client response to therapy or treatment
Evaluate therapy needs of patient or client
Identify physical or emotional abuse
Conduct program evaluations
Determine social service program status
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Counsel family members of clients or patients
Counsel clients or patients regarding substance abuse issues
Match clients to public or community services
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Advise others on social matters
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources
Counsel individuals concerning diet
Counsel clients or patients regarding substance abuse issues
Match clients to public or community services
Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues or problems
Advise clients or community groups on health issues
Advise others on social matters
Refer patients or clients to community services or resources
Counsel individuals concerning diet
Getting Information
Research social issues
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Collect information about clients
Collect personal information
Collect clinical data
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
Conduct clinical investigations
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Collect information about clients
Collect personal information
Collect clinical data
Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress
Conduct clinical investigations
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitor children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Monitor client progress
Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress
Monitor performance of others
Maintain confidentiality of data
Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
Monitor client progress
Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress
Monitor performance of others
Maintain confidentiality of data
Coaching and Developing Others
Encourage group and organizational participation
Motivate employee behavior and performance
Empathize with others during counseling or related services
Assist individuals with developing or improving work skills
Motivate employee behavior and performance
Empathize with others during counseling or related services
Assist individuals with developing or improving work skills
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Booster Skills & Certifications
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| Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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Related Licensing Requirements
Temporary Social Worker Permit (18-0000000084)
IC 25-23.6-5-1 Social worker license requirements Sec. 1. An individual who applies for a license as a social worker must meet the following requirements: (1) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual: (A) has received at least a bachelor's degree in social work from: (i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution that is accredited or approved for candidacy by the Council on Social Work Education or approved by the board; or (ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education; and has completed two (2) years of experience in the practice of social work under the supervision of a licensed social worker, a licensed clinical social worker, or an equivalent supervisor, as determined by the board, after receiving the bachelor's degree; or (B) has a master's degree in social work from: (i) an eligible postsecondary educational institution approved by the board; or (ii) a foreign school that has a program of study that is approved by the Foreign Equivalency Determination Service of the Council on Social Work Education. (2) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual does not have a conviction for a crime that has a direct bearing on the individual's ability to practice competently. (3) Furnish satisfactory evidence to the board that the individual has not been the subject of a disciplinary action by a licensing or certification agency of another state or jurisdiction on the grounds that the individual was not able to practice as a social worker without endangering the public. (4) Pass an examination provided by the board. (5) Pay the fee established by the board.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
Social Worker (18-0000000004)
Applicants must meet the following requirements for each certificate: Complete an application and pay all application and exam fees. Have completed at least a Baccalaureate degree in Social Work (BSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Degrees in related fields will not be accepted. Have two (2) years of paid full-time or 3,000 documented hours of paid part-time supervised post-baccalaureate experience in the practice of social work--candidates with a master's degree in Social Work (MSW) are exempt from this requirement. If beginning the the supervised experience requirement before November 1, 2003, must have at least four (4) hours per each month of post-baccalaureate experience of face-to-face supervision provided by a licensed social worker (LSW), a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), a licensed psychologist, or a licensed physician with training in psychiatric medicine. If beginning the experience after November 1, 2003, then the experience must be gained under the supervision of a licensed social worker(LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) only--MSW candidates are exempt from this requirement. Pass the board-administered exam.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board (3172342064)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/social.htm
