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Therapeutic and case-management role focused on chronic mental illness, often in community-based settings.
$39,620
Lower reported wage
$60,060
Median
$104,130
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 21-1023 (Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $39,620-$104,130, median $60,060.
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Relevant foundation; confirm graduate preparation and fieldwork for the intended scope. [1]
Coordinate mental-health supports and, when qualified, provide clinical treatment. [1]
Community mental-health programs, clinics, hospitals, and outreach services. [1]
Client needs and service coverage may require flexible or on-call hours. [1]
Complex needs and care coordination require persistence and professional boundaries. [1]
Further clinical qualifications or experience can support supervision and program management. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.