The average annual wage of the occupations is $63,870 and $31 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 114,680 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 53 | $26,954 | - | - | - |
| Social Work (other) | 15 | $33,802 | - | - | - |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 12 | $10,524 | - | - | - |
The following 19 occupations are related to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 71,730 | $106,600 | $51 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 14,480 | $110,300 | $53 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 328K | $66,990 | $32 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 63,340 | $68,730 | $33 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 84,750 | $48,430 | $23 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 352K | $59,190 | $28 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 185K | $67,430 | $32 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 409K | $44,240 | $21 |
| Community Health Workers | 58,550 | $52,610 | $25 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | 46,090 | $68,170 | $33 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 4,430 | $42,060 | $20 |
The following 76 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.