Also called: Psychiatric Social Worker
Provides therapy and case management for people with serious mental illness or addiction.
Works at a community mental health center checking in on clients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, helping them keep housing and stay on treatment. Leads a skills group in the afternoon and makes a home visit to someone who missed appointments.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. MSW; clinical license for therapy roles.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Social Work, Psychology.
Growing much faster than average (about 10% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI may help with notes and reminders; home visits and skills groups for people with serious mental illness stay human.
Classes: AP Psychology, Sociology, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1023.
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