M.H.S.A. Social Worker
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
What does this occupation include of? Job Description:
Why Did I Chose This Career?
Master's Degree
PhD, MD, BSW, JD
MD: Medical Doctor (6-8 years)
JD: Juris Doctor (3-6 years)
PhD: Philosopical Doctor (8 years)
BSW: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (4 years)
Clinical Licensing
Salary:
The Following Information is based on an Annual Salary:
National:
Entry Level Workers- $31,740
Experienced Workers- $52,200
New York State:
Entry Level Workers- $34,550
Experienced Workers- $60,460
New York City:
Entry Level Workers- $33,120
Experienced Workers- $58,040
Job Oppurtunities:
The following information is based on data gathered in 2010:
Nationally:
126,100 employed
It is estimated that in 2020 165,600 people will be employed.
New York State:
10,670 employed
It is estimated that in 2020 12,760 people will be employed.
New York City:
4,960 employed
It is estimated that in 2020 6,070 people will be employed.
Conclusions from Above Information:
Overall the openings for this career is very favorable.
As shown from predictions about the year 2020, the openings for M.H.S.A. Social Workers increase in the country, state, and city. The reason of this increase is due to many people looking for help in their mental or substance problems. Additionally, new laws are being made that send drug users to treatment programs instead of jail.
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How Would you get Promoted?
Benefits Provided by This Career:
By being a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker, along with many other jobs in health care it is the reward of helping others that benefits you the most. However, the large career opportunities give a wide range of options to work in. Job stability guarantees a job you can go to every day with flexible work schedules available. Additional benefits include of health care insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacations, and a faced paced environment to work in.
Information
Information gathered from the following:
https://www.healthcarelicensing.com/faq
http://www.geteducated.com/career-center/detail/what-is-a-masters-degree