Career path
Mental Health Social Specialist
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.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- AgreeablenessCentral
How cooperative, trusting, and oriented toward others' interests you are.
- Social InterestsCentral
Your interest in helping, teaching, and working with people in supportive ways.
- AchievementCentral
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
- ExtraversionCentral
How energized you are by social interaction and external stimulation.
- RecognitionCentral
How much you value visible status, advancement, and being seen for your work.
- SupportModerate
How much you value supportive management and clear company policies.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Public sector & NGOs
- Job titles you'll see
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
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