career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers and Rehabilitation Counselors. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Rehabilitation Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 21-1023 | 21-1015 |
| title | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Rehabilitation Counselors |
| onet code | 21-1023.00 | 21-1015.00 |
| description | 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. | Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. |
| job zone | 5 | 4 |
| major group | 21 | 21 |
| tot emp | 125,910 | 88,930 |
| a mean | 68,290 | 51,260 |
| a median | 60,060 | 46,110 |
| a pct10 | 39,620 | 34,480 |
| a pct25 | 46,550 | 38,700 |
| a pct75 | 78,980 | 59,040 |
| a pct90 | 104,130 | 77,200 |
| h mean | 32 | 24 |
| h median | 28 | 22 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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