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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| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 2,090 | 16.34 | 11.21 | 18.91 | 33,990 | 23,330 | 39,320 |
| Columbia MSA | 140 | 17.15 | 11.76 | 19.85 | 35,680 | 24,460 | 41,290 |
| St Joseph MSA | 20 | 16.74 | 14.64 | 17.79 | 34,820 | 30,460 | 37,000 |
| St Louis MSA | 630 | 16.12 | 11.29 | 18.53 | 33,530 | 23,470 | 38,550 |
| Kansas City* | 440 | 15.77 | 11.67 | 17.81 | 32,791 | 24,275 | 37,049 |
| Central Region* | 280 | 14.16 | 8.56 | 16.96 | 29,458 | 17,806 | 35,283 |
| Northeast Region* | 30 | 11.58 | 8.53 | 13.11 | 24,088 | 17,734 | 27,266 |
| Northwest Region* | 30 | 15.03 | 11.79 | 16.65 | 31,260 | 24,524 | 34,628 |
| South Central Region* | 50 | 18.99 | 9.81 | 23.58 | 39,499 | 20,409 | 49,044 |
| Southeast Region* | 150 | 16.63 | 11.11 | 19.40 | 34,596 | 23,105 | 40,342 |
| St. Louis City* | 230 | 15.54 | 11.97 | 17.33 | 32,327 | 24,908 | 36,036 |
| St. Louis County* | 170 | 20.99 | 12.39 | 25.29 | 43,662 | 25,768 | 52,609 |
| West Central Region* | 30 | 16.86 | 11.14 | 19.72 | 35,064 | 23,167 | 41,012 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 1,930 | 2,490 | 560 | 29.02 | 78 | Great |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,000 | 1,210 | 210 | 21.00 | 32 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 660 | 790 | 130 | 19.70 | 21 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 70 | 80 | 10 | 14.29 | 3 | Good |
| Northwest Region* | 90 | 110 | 20 | 22.22 | 1 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 120 | 160 | 40 | 33.33 | 5 | Good |
| South Central Region* | 40 | 50 | 10 | 25.00 | 2 | Caution |
| Southeast Region* | 100 | 120 | 20 | 20.00 | 4 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 50 | 60 | 10 | 20.00 | 2 | Good |
| West Central Region* | 80 | 90 | 10 | 12.50 | 2 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Master's degree
in one of the following
Clinical/Medical Social Work