Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers - 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.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $41,880 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $20.13. The average wage in New Mexico is very close to the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $20.39 and most workers in this occupation earn between $15.46 and $22.85 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $41,880 | ||
| National Hourly | $20.13 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $32,167 | $42,406 | $47,526 |
| Statewide Hourly | $15.46 | $20.39 | $22.85 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $31,459 | $40,834 | $45,521 |
| Hourly | $15.12 | $19.63 | $21.89 |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $31,459 | $40,834 | $45,521 |
| Hourly | $15.12 | $19.63 | $21.89 |
| Eastern Annual | $29,436 | $43,028 | $49,823 |
| Hourly | $14.15 | $20.69 | $23.95 |
| Northern Annual | $35,576 | $43,777 | $47,878 |
| Hourly | $17.10 | $21.05 | $23.02 |
| Southwestern Annual | $33,169 | $47,169 | $54,169 |
| Hourly | $15.95 | $22.68 | $26.04 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 2,170 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 13 percent and an estmated 2,460 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 29 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 2,170 | 2,460 | 1.26% | 29 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 1,040 | 1,160 | 1.10% | 12 |
| Farmington | 20 | 20 | 0.00% | 0 |
| Las Cruces | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe | - | - | - | - |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 1,040 | 1,160 | 1.10% | 12 |
| Eastern | 60 | 80 | 2.29% | 2 |
| Northern | 940 | 1,140 | 2.04% | 21 |
| Southwestern | - | - | - | - |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers usually need Master's Degree.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | 71% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23% |
| First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession | 3% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 1% |
| Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. | 1% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + New Mexico Highlands University | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Espanola | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/espanola/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Farmington | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/farmington/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Raton | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/raton/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Rio Rancho | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/riorancho/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Roswell | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/roswell/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| + New Mexico Highlands University -Santa Fe | ||
| Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/santafe/index.aspx | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical/Medical Social Work | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Worker - Independent | NM Board of Social Work Examiners 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4890 www.rld.state.nm.us/SocialWork/index.html | 2010 | 1,632 |
| Instructional Support Providers | NM Public Education Department - Professional Licensure Bureau 300 Don Gaspar, Santa Fe, NM 87501 (505) 582-5821 www.ped.state.nm.us/Licensure/ | 2010 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | 1.1% |
| Ambulatory Health Care Services | 14.8% |
| Hospitals | 31.3% |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | * |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 2.2% |
| Social Assistance | 8.6% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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