Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (21-1023)
Occupation description: 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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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 436 | 485 | 11.2 | 14 | 31 | 50 |
| United States | 125,200 | 147,500 | 0.0 | 4,000 | 9,300 | 15,500 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 24.84 | 14.20 | 17.21 | 22.43 | 29.78 | 38.89 |
| Alaska | 24.70 | 14.15 | 16.59 | 21.13 | 30.20 | 39.53 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 24.13 | 14.73 | 18.10 | 22.42 | 28.08 | 36.92 |
| Balance of State | 25.29 | 13.84 | 16.02 | 19.41 | 33.12 | 41.56 |
