Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary distribution

Where Philadelphia mental health and substance abuse social workers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Master's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Therapy and Counseling

  Knowledge

  4.8 / 5

• Psychology

  Knowledge

  4.7 / 5

• Oral Comprehension

  Ability

  4.5 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.3 / 5

• Social Perceptiveness

  Technical

  4.3 / 5

• Written Comprehension

  Ability

  4.1 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  4.1 / 5

• Speaking

  Basic skill

  4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.

2. 02

   Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.

3. 03

   Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.

4. 04

   Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients.

5. 05

   Supervise or direct other workers who provide services to clients or patients.

6. 06

   Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status.

7. 07

   Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support.

8. 08

   Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources.

Other metros in Pennsylvania

How the Philadelphia metro compares to other major Pennsylvania metro areas for mental health and substance abuse social workers.

• Pittsburgh$46,270