Mental health and substance abuse social workers help clients with mental, emotional or substance abuse problems. They may provide individual or group therapy sessions, crisis intervention and education about mental health and substance abuse.

Professional and Technical
Master's Degree
No
State License Required
Social work or Addictions counseling
Master's Degree and related work experience

Where You Can Go

Concordia University: Website
George Fox University: Website
Pacific University: Website
Portland State University: Website
University of Oregon: Website
University of Portland: Website
Warner Pacific College: Website

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