[Core] [69% incumbents] Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
  DWAs: Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues. | Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
  DWAs: Monitor clients to evaluate treatment progress. | Maintain client records.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.
  DWAs: Collect information about clients. | Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress. | Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.
  DWAs: Supervise workers providing client or patient services.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.
  DWAs: Modify treatment plans to accommodate client needs.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.
  DWAs: Assist clients in handling details of daily life.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.
  DWAs: Lead classes or community events.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient.
  DWAs: Counsel family members of clients or patients.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes.
  DWAs: Conduct research on social issues. | Maintain professional social services knowledge.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
  DWAs: Refer clients to community or social service programs.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Plan or conduct programs to prevent substance abuse, combat social problems, or improve health or counseling services in community.
  DWAs: Plan programs to address community health issues.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Develop or advise on social policy or assist in community development.
  DWAs: Advise others on social or educational issues.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Science (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:4.83 lvl:6.57) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Psychology (imp:4.66 lvl:6.24) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  English Language (imp:3.90 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.80 lvl:4.91) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.68 lvl:4.26) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.61 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.30 lvl:3.12) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:3.04 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:3.00 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.98 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:2.97 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administrative (imp:2.94 lvl:3.49) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.80 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:2.64 lvl:2.59) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.54 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:1.85 lvl:1.25) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mathematics (imp:1.81 lvl:1.60) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Telecommunications (imp:1.81 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Biology (imp:1.76 lvl:1.20) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:1.52 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.46) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Geography (imp:1.46 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:1.43 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Chemistry (imp:1.37 lvl:0.72) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Fine Arts (imp:1.32 lvl:0.49) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.23 lvl:0.38) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mechanical (imp:1.11) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Food Production (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Design (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Building and Construction (imp:1.06) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Physics (imp:1.01) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.50 lvl:4.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:4.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Originality (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Near Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.50) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Stamina (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Depth Perception (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.57 lvl:4.84) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.57 lvl:4.82) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.57 lvl:5.49) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.48 lvl:5.35) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.45 lvl:5.51) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Getting Information (imp:4.34 lvl:5.18) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.32 lvl:4.89) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.21 lvl:4.28) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.19 lvl:4.43) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.18 lvl:5.54) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.17 lvl:4.52) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.15 lvl:4.30) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.10 lvl:4.65) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Processing Information (imp:4.04 lvl:4.68) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.99 lvl:4.76) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.95 lvl:3.81) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.90 lvl:4.98) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.89 lvl:4.46) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.87 lvl:3.16) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.82 lvl:4.46) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.78 lvl:4.27) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.72 lvl:4.44) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.54 lvl:4.25) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.50 lvl:4.25) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.39 lvl:3.61) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.10 lvl:3.31) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.07 lvl:3.15) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.02 lvl:3.03) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.85 lvl:2.68) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.63 lvl:2.88) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.62 lvl:2.81) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.45 lvl:2.09) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.02 lvl:1.05) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.91 lvl:1.37) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.87 lvl:1.65) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.72 lvl:1.36) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.70 lvl:0.91) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.63 lvl:0.68) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.48 lvl:0.60) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.42 lvl:0.58) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.32) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:6.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:5.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:4.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:2.91) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.89) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Dependability (imp:2.68) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:2.58) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.51) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Optimism (imp:2.49) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Optimism (imp:2.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Initiative (imp:1.82) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.68) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.62) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.60) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Perseverance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Humility (imp:1.42) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.38) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.35) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.24) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.23) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.25 lvl:5.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Persuasion (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Negotiation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 132,810
  annual_median    : $60,280
  annual_pct10     : $39,740
  annual_pct25     : $47,070
  annual_pct75     : $79,730
  annual_pct90     : $104,170
  annual_mean      : $68,030
  hourly_median    : $28.98

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New York ($79,380)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($26,500)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.995x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  104,210  median: $  59,270
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   19,510  median: $  68,600
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,010  median: $  72,880
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    2,000  median: $  42,730
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,600  median: $  65,990
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,470  median: $  55,510
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,450  median: $  53,190
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      550  median: $  94,250

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (8 total) ---
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:  104,210  median: $  59,270
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   19,510  median: $  68,600
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,010  median: $  72,880
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    2,000  median: $  42,730
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,600  median: $  65,990
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,470  median: $  55,510
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,450  median: $  53,190
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:      550  median: $  94,250

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Substance abuse (similarity: 0.4762)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_abuse
  QID: Q3184856
  Extract: Substance misuse, also known as drug misuse or, in older vernacular, substance abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods that are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder. Differing definitions of drug misuse are used in public health, medical, and c

  Title: Mental health (similarity: 0.4262)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health
  QID: Q317309
  Extract: Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. Mental health plays a crucial role in an individual's daily life when managing stress, engaging with others, and contributing to life overall. According to the World Health Org

  Title: Mental health professional (similarity: 0.4595)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_professional
  QID: Q6817473
  Extract: A mental health professional is a health care practitioner or social and human services provider who offers services for the purpose of improving an individual's mental health or to treat mental disorders. This broad category was developed as a name for community personnel who worked in the new comm

  Title: Mental health counselor (similarity: 0.5634)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_counselor
  QID: Q6817463
  Extract: A mental health counselor (MHC), often simply counselor, is a person who works with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health. Such persons may help individuals deal with issues associated with addiction and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress

  Title: Social determinants of mental health (similarity: 0.3095)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_determinants_of_mental_health
  QID: Q115945962
  Extract: The social determinants of mental health (SDOMH) are societal problems that disrupt mental health, increase risk of mental illness among certain groups, and worsen outcomes for individuals with mental illnesses. Much like the social determinants of health (SDOH), SDOMH include the non-medical factor

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task descriptions, educational requirements, and wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025, though some geographic and industry-specific insights could be enhanced with additional data sources.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T16:29:48.706166+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,645
tokens_output        : 4,395
cost_usd             : $0.047760
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with 'Mental health counselor' being the closest match at 0.563 similarity, though that focuses more on counseling than social work practice.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers provide clinical assessment, treatment, and support services to individuals struggling with mental health disorders, substance abuse, or both through individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. They combine social work principles with therapeutic interventions to help clients develop coping strategies, access community resources, and maintain recovery. These professionals work extensively with healthcare teams, families, and community organizations to coordinate comprehensive treatment plans and advocate for client needs.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves conducting individual or group therapy sessions to help clients address substance abuse, mental illness, or co-occurring disorders while documenting progress and maintaining detailed client records. They assess new clients through interviews and record reviews, collaborate with physicians, counselors, and nurses to develop and modify treatment plans based on client progress. Much of their time is spent establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships, resolving conflicts, and providing crisis intervention when clients face acute challenges. They also educate clients and families about mental health conditions, medications, and available community resources, while supervising other workers and ensuring clients can access necessary services like transportation to appointments.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional social orientation and empathy, with strong active listening skills and the ability to build trust with vulnerable populations. They possess high levels of dependability and integrity, essential for maintaining confidential therapeutic relationships and following through on complex treatment commitments. Success requires excellent oral and written communication abilities to effectively counsel clients, document progress, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Those who thrive also have strong problem sensitivity and critical thinking skills to recognize changes in client conditions and adapt treatment approaches accordingly.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires a Master's degree in social work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program, with 77.2% of practitioners holding this credential and specialized coursework in mental health and substance abuse treatment. Most states require licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), which typically involves 2-4 years of supervised clinical experience post-graduation. Some positions accept Bachelor's degree holders (18.8% of the workforce) for entry-level roles, though advancement to independent practice requires graduate education and clinical supervision.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory roles overseeing other social workers and support staff, or specialization in specific populations such as adolescents, veterans, or those with co-occurring disorders. Many practitioners pursue additional certifications in specific therapeutic modalities or advance to program management positions within mental health agencies, hospitals, or community organizations. Some transition to private practice, policy development roles, or academic positions training future social workers, with the extensive clinical experience providing strong foundations for leadership in behavioral health systems.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 132,810 professionals nationwide with a median annual wage of $60,280 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $39,740 at the 10th percentile to $104,170 at the 90th percentile. Geographic variation is substantial, with New York offering the highest wages at $79,380 compared to Puerto Rico at $26,500, representing a 3.00x ratio reflecting regional demand and cost of living differences. Employment is concentrated in Health Care and Social Assistance (104,210 workers) and government agencies (19,510 workers), with growing demand driven by increased recognition of mental health needs and substance abuse treatment requirements. The opioid crisis and mental health awareness campaigns have expanded job opportunities, particularly in integrated care settings that address both mental health and substance abuse simultaneously.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has low automation risk due to the complex human interaction requirements inherent in therapeutic relationships and crisis intervention. The work activities of assisting and caring for others, establishing interpersonal relationships, and resolving conflicts require emotional intelligence and nuanced communication that current technology cannot replicate. While electronic health records and assessment tools may streamline documentation processes, the core therapeutic and advocacy functions remain fundamentally human-centered.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (21-1011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical therapy and counseling knowledge (importance 4.8) and active listening skills (importance 4.1) for treating substance abuse.
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge imp:4.8
    data: Active Listening skill imp:4.1
    data: Substance abuse treatment tasks
  [task_similarity] Mental Health Counselors (21-1014.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both conduct individual and group therapy sessions and share psychology knowledge (importance 4.7) for mental health treatment.
    data: Individual/group therapy tasks
    data: Psychology knowledge imp:4.7
    data: Mental health assessment activities
  [knowledge_overlap] Healthcare Social Workers (21-1022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require extensive customer and personal service knowledge (importance 3.8) and share social work educational backgrounds.
    data: Customer and Personal Service knowledge imp:3.8
    data: Master's degree requirement 77.2%
    data: Case management tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (19-3033.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share high Social (S:6.97) and Investigative (I:4.08) RIASEC orientation focused on helping people and research-based practice.
    data: Social orientation S:6.97
    data: Investigative orientation I:4.08
    data: Psychology knowledge overlap
  [job_zone] Child, Family, and School Social Workers (21-1021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require Job Zone 5 extensive preparation with Master's degree requirements and share social work educational foundations.
    data: Job Zone 5 classification
    data: Master's degree 77.2%
    data: Social work knowledge base

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['mental health social worker', 'substance abuse social worker', 'behavioral health social worker', 'clinical social worker', 'addictions social worker', 'therapeutic social worker', 'LCSW', 'MSW']
  exclude_keywords : ['child social worker', 'school social worker', 'medical social worker', 'case worker', 'probation officer']
  title_patterns   : ['Mental Health Social Worker', 'Substance Abuse Social Worker', 'Behavioral Health Social Worker', 'Clinical Social Worker', 'Licensed Clinical Social Worker']
  common_variations: ['MHSA Social Worker', 'Behavioral Health Clinician', 'Clinical Social Worker - Mental Health', 'Substance Abuse Counselor', 'Mental Health Clinician', 'Behavioral Health Case Manager', 'Clinical Social Work Therapist', 'Licensed Social Worker - Clinical']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'health', 'mental', 'social', 'equipment', 'clients', 'treatment', 'community', 'principles', 'needs', 'services', 'includes', 'substance', 'abuse', 'client', 'resources', 'individual', 'physical', 'problems']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
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others                     43  0.01452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  wikipedia:7%  dwas:2%
tendency                   42  0.01418  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
health                     36  0.01215  wikipedia            wikipedia:58%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:3%
mental                     35  0.01182  wikipedia            wikipedia:57%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:11%
social                     35  0.01182  wikipedia            wikipedia:34%  inference:26%  onet_tasks:14%
equipment                  23  0.00777  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
clients                    22  0.00743  dwas                 dwas:36%  inference:32%  onet_tasks:27%
treatment                  18  0.00608  inference            inference:39%  onet_tasks:28%  onet_dimensions:17%
community                  17  0.00574  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:29%  wikipedia:29%  inference:24%
principles                 17  0.00574  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  inference:6%
needs                      15  0.00506  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:27%  inference:13%
services                   15  0.00506  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  wikipedia:20%  onet_tasks:13%
includes                   14  0.00473  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:14%
substance                  13  0.00439  inference            inference:46%  wikipedia:31%  onet_tasks:15%
abuse                      13  0.00439  inference            inference:46%  onet_tasks:31%  wikipedia:15%
client                     13  0.00439  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:31%
resources                  13  0.00439  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:15%  inference:15%
individual                 12  0.00405  wikipedia            wikipedia:58%  onet_dimensions:17%  inference:17%
physical                   12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:42%  wikipedia:8%
problems                   12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:17%  onet_tasks:8%
control                    12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00405  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                  11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:18%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                11  0.00371  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  wikipedia:9%  inference:9%
individuals                10  0.00338  wikipedia            wikipedia:60%  onet_dimensions:20%  inference:20%
human                      10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  wikipedia:10%
techniques                 10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                 10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  wikipedia:10%
materials                  10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
quickly                     9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintaining                 9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:33%
self                        9  0.00304  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:33%
programs                    8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00270  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%