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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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$55.9k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).


77%

Master's degree

19%

Bachelor's degree

4%

Post-master's certificate

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Case Manager

Mental Health Therapist

Social Worker

Therapist

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